Long Term Substitute - BCBA

Webster-Public-Schools; Fennerville (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster Public Schools is seeking a BCBA to work across Park Avenue Elementary and Bartlett High School in Webster, MA. Starting as soon as possible through November 2, 2026, the BCBA will collaborate with principals, teachers, staff, and families to ensure IEP services are delivered with fidelity according to each student's plan.

The role includes direct professional development for ABA paraprofessionals and data-driven adjustments to behavior plans, focusing on autism and related disabilities

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant experience in a public school setting preferred.
• BACB BCBA certification required.
• LABA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive and individualized behavior plans for students with expert behavior analysis.
• Observe students and coordinate with staff to implement strategies and goals.
• Collect data for Functional Behavior Assessments and recommend changes.
• Prepare progress reports reflecting goals and objectives.
• Plan and implement social skills activities aligned with IEPs.
• Train and support ABA paraprofessionals and staff.

Skills

Experience in public schools

Collaboration with staff

Education

BACB Board Certification as BCBA

LABA certification

Master's degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job description

Long Term Substitute - BCBA

Webster Public Schools Webster Public Schools - Webster, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Park Avenue Elementary - Webster, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Bartlett High School - Webster, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5912176

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Webster Public Schools is seeking for a BCBA to work in all three of our schools. Starting as soon as possible to November 2, 2026.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The BCBA will work collaboratively with the Principal, Special and Regular Education Teachers and Support Staff and Families to ensure that the delivery of IEP services are being provided with fidelity in accordance to the student’s individualized education program. The BCBA will also provide direct professional development training and support to ABA paraprofessionals to support students with autism and other related emotional/developmental disabilities. Services will be based on the principles of applied behavior analysis including the modification of environmental variables, behavior reduction procedures, systematic instruction (e.g., discrete trial teaching, incidental instruction) to teach new and/or adaptive skills, and the maintenance and generalization of skills. The BCBA will collaborate with school-based teams to create an educational learning environment and transition procedures to ensure that students with Autism and other emotional/developmental disabilities receive instruction in the least restrictive setting.

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• 1.Use expertise in behavior analysis, collaborate with staff across the school district to develop comprehensive and individualized behavior plans for students
• 2.Observe students in school settings, consult with pertinent school staff to ensure coordination of strategies/goals, and facilitate communication between school and home regarding behavior intervention and support plans
• 3.In conjunction with other school staff, collect information for Functional Behavior Assessments, analyze data and make recommendations regarding strategies implementation/changes
• 4.Prepare reports as requested by special education/administrative personnel to reflect progress towards goals/objectives
• 5.In conjunction with school staff, plan and implement social skills activities designed to target specific social skill deficit areas identified by students’ IEP teams
• 6.Record and analyze data to provide feedback to school staff and parents regarding interventions success and/or discuss changes to behavior plans based upon data and discussion
• 7.Develop, implement and support the training of support staff that includes techniques for supporting students in the general education classroom while at the same time maintaining high expectations for them
• 8.Model intervention and data collection techniques for direct services providers and classroom teachers, review data regularly to inform instruction, and track progress
• 9.Model various strategies and techniques to assist staff in the implementation of behavior intervention plans and social skills facilitation across various school settings
• 10.Consult with parents and home-based providers to develop effective programming for students that will generalize across settings
• 11.Provide crisis intervention, as needed, including but not limited to verbal discussion/processing of events with students and staff, and the application of physical intervention methods to reduce risk of injury to students or staff
• 12.Provide training to staff on de-escalation and physical restraint
• 13.Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services or Building Principal

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Welcome to Webster Public Schools, Park Avenue Elementary, Bartlett High School

, Park Avenue Elementary School's mission is to provide quality education in a nurturing environment.,

Equal Opportunity Employer

The School Committee subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race, creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  At least three years of relevant experience in a public school setting preferred
  BACB Board Certification as a BCBA
  LABA certification preferred
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Desiree Moniz , Admin Assistant
• 77 Poland Street
• Webster, Massachusetts 01570
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]