Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Young World Physical Education; Maynard (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynard Public Schools is seeking a collaborative Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support students with behavioral, social-emotional, developmental, and autism-related needs across the district.

The BCBA will provide consultation, coaching, and program development for district-wide initiatives and specialized programs in a 200-day-per-year role. Collaboration with families, educators, and outside agencies is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration with teachers, families, and specialists.
• Ability to organize data and progress monitoring across multiple programs.
• Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral practices for autism and developmentally diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct FBAs, behavioral observations, and evaluations.
• Develop and monitor PBSPs, goals, reinforcement systems, and interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and providers to design individualized programming.
• Support VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R assessments and use data to guide planning.
• Develop and analyze data collection systems to inform decisions.
• Train and coach staff in evidence-based practices.
• Participate in IEP meetings with families and outside providers.
• Collaborate with administration on challenging cases and attendance issues.
• Provide Safety-Care training and crisis-response support.
• Deliver professional development on behavior management and programming.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

BCBA certification

Massachusetts LABA (preferred)

Job description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Maynard Public Schools The Fowler School - Maynard, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Maynard High School - Maynard, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5847314

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Maynard Public Schools is seeking a collaborative, student-centered Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support students with behavioral, social-emotional, developmental, and autism-related needs across the district. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with educators, related service providers, administrators, families, and outside agencies to develop and implement evidence-based programming that promotes student success in inclusive learning environments.

The BCBA serves as the district's behavioral specialist while providing consultation, coaching, and program development for both district-wide initiatives and specialized programs. This is a 200-day-per-year position.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), behavioral observations, and other behavior-based evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs), behavior goals, reinforcement systems, and other behavioral interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and related service providers to design individualized behavioral and instructional programming.
• Support curriculum-based assessments (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R) and use assessment data to guide intervention planning.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze student data collection systems to inform instructional and behavioral decision-making.
• Train, coach, and model evidence-based behavioral and instructional practices for teachers and paraprofessionals.
• Participate in IEP Team meetings and collaborate with families and outside providers to support student programming.
• Collaborate with administrators and families to support students with significant behavioral or school attendance challenges, including home visits when appropriate.
• Serve as the district's Safety-Care Trainer by providing certification, coaching, and crisis response support.
• Provide professional development on behavior management, specialized programming, and evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with administrators to build staff capacity and foster positive, supportive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.
• Massachusetts Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) preferred.
• Experience supporting students with behavioral, developmental, and autism-related needs in educational settings.
• Experience conducting FBAs, developing behavior support plans, and analyzing behavioral data.
• Knowledge of evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices for students with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry at least 30 pounds.
• Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Support Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk, move quickly, and actively supervise students in a variety of school settings to support safety and engagement.
• Must be able to maintain prolonged periods of working on a computer while sitting at a desk.

Terms of Employment: Employment is contingent upon completing a satisfactory check of criminal records (C.O.R.I), and a suitable fingerprint check.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated by the Director of Student Services in accordance with Maynard Public Schools policies and procedures.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Welcome to The Fowler School, Maynard High School

The Core Values of the Fowler SchoolA value is something you believe in deeply.A value influences all that you do.Stated below are the values that the students, teachers and parents of the Fowler School agree are important, and want to have reflected in all parts of Fowler School life.HAVE RESPECT FOR:Our uniqueness and diversityOthers and ourselvesOur belongings and school propertyOur right and the right of others to learnTAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR:Our actions and behaviorsGiving our best effortBeing honest, kind, caring, and safeOur learningWE WILL SEE RESULTS WHEN WE:Do our personal bestMake positive decisionsChallenge ourselves academicallyTake pride in the students, teachers, and parents of the Fowler SchoolRESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, RESULTS, Mission StatementMaynard High School is a community of adult and student learners who believe that students learn best in a safe environment where there is mutual respect between faculty, students, administrators, and community members. We further believe that students need to be provided with the opportunity and means to become effective communicators and to attain competency in content areas through curricula and instruction that offer opportunities to reflect, refine, and develop real world 21st century skills. We believe that collaboration with parents and the community best supports the academic and personal growth of our students as they become active members of society.Expectations for Student LearningAcademic Competencies?Communicate academically, professionally and effectively through writing and through speech?Demonstrate problem-solving skills, apply knowledge, think critically and creatively?Read for understanding in order to synthesize information and develop a coherent argument?Access, utilize, and gain proficiency in evolving technologies to enhance learning and understandingSocial Competencies?Work effectively with others by listening, communicating, and collaborating while demonstrating respect, tolerance and acceptance of different perspectives?Act as independently functioning adults by learning to self-advocate, to demonstrate self-respect, and to make positive decisionsCivic Competencies?Become informed and active citizens

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maynard Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Maynard Public Schools will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Maynard Public Schools makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Newman , Director of Student Services
• 3-R Tiger Drive
• Maynard, Massachusetts 01754
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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