Long Term Substitute BCBA

Marlborough Public Schools; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlborough Public Schools seeks a Long Term Substitute BCBA to work district-wide across Marlborough, MA. The role involves collaborating with teachers and staff to develop, implement, and monitor behavioral and educational IEP goals for students on the autism spectrum or with behavioral challenges.

The BCBA will assess and write behavioral programs, research evidence-based models, and provide professional development in ABA and ABLLS.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credentials.
• Master’s degree required.
• Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) preferred.
• Massachusetts DESE Special Education license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in writing and implementing educational programs for students on the autism spectrum and/or with behavioral challenges.
• Write behavioral programs based on a functional behavioral assessment to determine the function of behavior noted.
• Research and implement ABA-based curriculum models with favorable outcomes for students on the autism spectrum and/or with behavioral challenges.
• Develop professional development for teachers and support staff in ABA and ABLLS.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administration to improve programs and procedures.

Skills

BCBA credentials

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

ABLLS

Job description

Long Term Substitute BCBA

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title of Position:

Long Term Substitute BCBA

Location:

This is a District-Wide position, you may be assigned at multiple school buildings within the district.

Work Year:

2026-2027 School Year

Salary:

$423.00 per day

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority:

Reports to the Executive Director of Clinical Services, and through him/her the Building Principals.

General Responsibilities:

The BCBA specialist will be the individual who works with classroom teachers, specialists and support staff to assist in developing, implementing and monitoring behavioral and educational IEP goals with students who are on the autism spectrum and/or have behavioral challenges.

Statement of Duties:

• Assist teachers in writing and implementing educational programs for students on the autism spectrum and/or have behavioral challenges
• Write behavioral programs based on a functional behavioral assessment to determine the function of behavior noted
• Research and implement specific behavior analytic curriculum models that have been shown to provide favorable outcomes for children on the autism spectrum, and/or have behavioral challenges
• Develop training programs and professional development opportunities for teachers and support staff addressing characteristics of and working with students on the autism spectrum and/or have behavioral challenges, including, but not limited to training and PD for teachers and support staff in ABA, teachers relative to the ABLLS and also assisting with administration of the ABLLS.
• Assist in the administration of the ABLLS, as needed
• Develop professional development activities for teachers and support staff relative to ABA, as well as other approaches
• Work with teachers in the writing of programs, development of data sheets, and the graphing and analysis of data
• Work with teachers to develop models and programs that can coordinate the school/home component of the learning plans
• Work with teachers to develop appropriate reports relative to student progress related to student data
• Complete assessments as needed
• Collaborate with colleagues and administration to improve programs and procedures
• Any other reasonable duties assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Qualified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst [BCBA credentials]
• Master’s degree required
• Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) preferred
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Special Education preferred

Abilities:

• Technology Use – School System Data base, standard Microsoft and Google products and web-based sites.
• Written and Oral Comprehension and Expression— Read and understand information in writing and listen to and understand spoken information and ideas. Able to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.
• Team Player— Being respectful as part of a team and displaying constructive, collaborative behaviors.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems— Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solving problems.
• Self-Control— Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, and sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities or employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $423 to $423 Per Day

Job Categories:

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Lipton , Executive Director of Clinical Services
• District Wide
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]