CLIMB Program BCBA - McMahon Elementary School

Lewiston Public Schools; Town of Maine (WI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

MainePERS retirement + 403(b/457 plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lewiston Public Schools seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide district-wide behavioral consultation and direct support for ABA-based programs across Lewiston schools.

The role designs individualized interventions, supervises their implementation, and collaborates with teachers, staff, and families to promote student success and staff capacity in ABA practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field
• Experience with autism and behavioral supports in school settings
• Familiarity with Maine DOE Chapter 33 (restraint and seclusion) and Chapter 101 (MUSER) preferred
• Available and able to work 5 days per week per the Lewiston Public Schools schedule

Responsibilities

• Assess and conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop PBSPs
• Design individualized, evidence-based behavioral interventions and supervise their implementation
• Develop data collection systems, analyze data, and adjust interventions based on progress
• Assist with crisis plans in line with Maine DOE rules on restraint and seclusion

Job description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - CLIMB

Lewiston Public Schools

• Position Type: Management/Salary- Exempt Management
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Location: McMahon Elementary School

• Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Department: Special Education
• Reports To: Program Director/Director of Special Education
• Approved By: J. Langlais, Superintendent
• Effective Date: 10/02/2026
• Status: Full-time, salaried
• Salary Range: $90,588 - $138,547 annually

Position Summary

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides district-wide behavioral consultation and direct support for ABA-based programs in Lewiston Public Schools. The BCBA designs individualized, evidence-based behavioral and skill-building interventions and supervises their implementation, supporting students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, ADHD, or significant behavioral challenges.

The BCBA works collaboratively with special educators, general educators, ed techs, school psychologists, and administrators to promote student success, build staff capacity, and ensure fidelity of ABA practices across the district.

Essential Requirement: Availability

The employee must be available and able to work five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, according to the Lewiston Public Schools schedule. This is an essential function of the position, not a preference.

Students and staff across the district depend on timely behavioral consultation and crisis support. Regular, predictable attendance is therefore required, along with scheduled IEP meetings and professional development, which may occasionally fall outside the regular school day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

Assessment and intervention

1. Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and create data-driven Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs).
2. Design individualized, evidence-based behavioral and skill-building interventions, and supervise their implementation.
3. Develop data collection systems, analyze student data, and adjust interventions based on progress.
4. Assist with developing and reviewing crisis plans, consistent with Maine DOE Chapter 33 rules on physical restraint and seclusion.

Collaboration and consultation

1. Collaborate with IEP teams to develop behavior-related goals, and attend IEP meetings as needed.
2. Provide consultation and support to general and special education classrooms across the district.
3. Support MTSS and PBIS efforts at the school and district level.
4. Communicate with families about behavior plans and student progress.

Staff training and program fidelity

1. Coach and train teachers, ed techs, and support staff in ABA strategies.
2. Monitor ABA-based programs for treatment fidelity, and give staff feedback and follow-up coaching.
3. Plan and deliver staff professional development on behavioral supports.

Professional practice

1. Practice in accordance with the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts and applicable Maine law.
2. Keep accurate, confidential records in compliance with FERPA and district policy.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The BCBA directs the implementation of behavior plans by teachers, ed techs, and support staff, and provides clinical oversight and coaching. [The BCBA may also supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) or BCBA candidates completing fieldwork.] The BCBA does not have formal authority to hire, discipline, or evaluate staff unless assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including the 5-day-per-week availability requirement. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field
• Experience with autism and behavioral supports in school settings
• Familiarity with Maine DOE Chapter 33 (restraint and seclusion) and Chapter 101 (MUSER) preferred
• Available and able to work 5 days per week per the Lewiston Public Schools schedule

Certificates, licenses, and registrations

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• [Maine behavior analyst license, if required by state law]
• Certification in the district's crisis intervention program, such as QBS Safety-Care or TCIS, or willingness to obtain it
• Completed criminal history record check (fingerprinting), as required by Maine law for school employees
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between schools

Language skills

• Read, analyze, and interpret research, assessment reports, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Write clear FBAs, behavior plans, progress reports, and training materials.
• Present information effectively to staff, administrators, families, and IEP teams.

Mathematical and data skills

• Collect, graph, and analyze behavioral data, and use it to make decisions about interventions.

Reasoning ability

• Solve complex behavioral problems with many variables, and adjust plans based on data.
• Stay calm and use sound judgment in crisis situations.

Other skills and abilities

• Strong coaching, training, and collaboration skills with adult learners.
• Build effective working relationships with students, families, staff, and the community.
• Perform duties in line with all district requirements and School Committee policies.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $90,588 - $138,547 annually. Placement within the range is based on experience and credentials. Benefits include:

• Health insurance, with up to [85]% of the premium paid by the employer
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), plus 403(b) and 457 plans
• 15 Paid sick leave days, including 5 personal days
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands below are essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them.

• Regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, and listen.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and sit at floor level or in student-sized chairs to observe and work with students.
• Move quickly to respond to behavioral crises anywhere in a building.
• Perform approved de-escalation and behavior response methods, including physical interventions, as trained and certified.
• Lift and move up to [50] pounds.
• Travel between schools throughout the day.
• Use close, distance, and peripheral vision for reliable observation and data collection.

Work takes place in classrooms, offices, and other school settings across the district. The noise level is usually moderate and can be loud. The employee may be exposed to aggressive or unsafe student behavior and must stay calm, follow safety procedures, and use sound judgment.

ADA Statement

The information in this job description is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position. Employees in this role may perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lewiston Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a workers' compensation claim, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Maine Human Rights Act.

This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Federal Nondiscrimination Notice

Lewiston Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. It provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This notice is provided in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.