LTS BCBA/Clinical Coordinator

Shrewsbury Public Schools; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrewsbury Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Clinical Coordinator to oversee supports at Oak and Sherwood Middle Schools. The role runs August 2026 through January 2027, with a daily rate of $280 and no benefits eligibility.

The ideal candidate will hold MA DESE Special Education licensure (Severe/Moderate), BCBA licensure, and have experience supporting students with autism in a public-school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience applying behavioral strategies in public schools.
• Strong collaboration with educators, families, and support staff.
• Ability to implement research-based practices in district settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical consultation for a caseload of students district-wide.
• Conduct behavioral, skill, functional, and home assessments to guide programming.
• Train paraprofessionals and collaborate with specialists on behavior plans.
• Support Student Wellbeing Teams and participate in IEP meetings as needed.
• Develop and refine data collection and reliability protocols for practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with teachers/parents

Behavioral data collection

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Massachusetts DESE Special Education license (Severe or Moderate)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Licensure

Job description

LTS BCBA/Clinical Coordinator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5899011
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Shrewsbury Public Schools
Posted: August 24, 2026 Closed: When filled
Employment Opportunity: Sherwood and Oak Middle Schools
POSITION: LTS BCBA Clinical Coordinator
August 2026-January 2027
Shrewsbury Public Schools is accepting applications for a Long Term Substitute Board Certified Behavior Analyst Clinical Coordinator, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year and lasting until January 2027.
We are interested in candidates who are invested in the achievement, equity, and access of all learners in and beyond the classroom.
The daily rate for this position is $280. This is a non-benefit eligible position.
Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.

This position reports to the Director of Counseling and Mental Health and is aligned with the clinical department. The primary function of this position will be to utilize and implement effective research-based practices to enhance the district's educational programs.
Performance Responsibilities:
Provide direct clinical consultation for identified caseload of students across the district experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
Conduct various assessments (behavioral, skill, functional, home) to help direct programming.
Participate in team consult and parent clinics as necessary to provide training and clinical support to team members (including parents).
Provide training to paraprofessionals in collaboration with special educators, school adjustment counselors, and school psychologists.
Provide behavioral support to student support teams regarding student-specific programming using research-based practices, including Functional Behavior Assessments and the development of Positive Behavior Support programs.
Work with the Director to develop consistent reliability, data collection, and accountability protocols to ensure the use of research-based practices.
Develop assessment protocols, criteria for direct service delivery (1:1, therapies, etc.), and criteria for fading of direct support services.
Participate in IEP meetings with parents, staff, and administrators as identified.
Support the district's efforts in developing, revising, and promoting workshops, training, and procedures for behaviorally related topics such as Functional Behavior Assessments, Prevention of Physical Restraint, Behavior Intervention Plans, etc.
Support training needs of the district by taking on the role of Safety Care Trainer.
Collaborate with teams to identify and implement interventions in the least restrictive setting.
Member of building Student Wellbeing Teams (SWT).
Provide behavioral support during student crises including utilization of verbal de-escalation, coregulation strategies, and physical as a last resort.
Preferred:
Master's degree in Special Education
Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Special Education teacher, Severe or Moderate License.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Licensure
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Experience working with students on the autism spectrum, mental health, and challenging behavior, etc. in a public-school setting.
Flexibility to attend evening meetings and provide late afternoon/evening in-home support through parent training.
Working knowledge of special education regulations/processes.
Exhibits the core values of Shrewsbury Public Schools.
Works flexibly in a changing environment.

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $280 to $280 Per Day
Job Categories:

Organization-level Positions > Analyst

Organization-level Positions > Coordinator

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Welcome to Oak Middle School, Sherwood Middle School

We serve students in grades seven and eight. Respect is our cornerstone, on which we build a school community where we:~ Demonstrate honesty, integrity, courtesy, and kindness~ Act on the belief that effective effort is the key to success~ Engage in active learning that promotes understanding of our ever-changing world~ Accept each individual unconditionally, honor our diversity, and help one another and the community~ Share the responsibility for continuous improvement and collaborate in order to maximize learning for all~ Celebrate effort, creativity, courage, and excellenceIt is the goal of Oak Middle School that all students are prepared academically, socially, emotionally, and physically for success in high school and beyond., Sherwood Middle School serves students in grades five and six. We are a community that:- demonstrates respect for others.- models the importance of being honest .- demonstrates perseverance in all aspects of learning.- assumes responsibility for success.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jamie Millett , Director of Counseling and Mental Health Services
• 100 Maple Avenue
• Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 01545
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.