School-Based BCBA: ABA Support & Training Leader

Newington Public Schools; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newington Public Schools is seeking a Behavior Analyst to support students with behavioral needs in the Least Restrictive Environment. The role collaborates with school staff and district-wide programming to implement ABA strategies and train staff.

The position reports to the Director of Student Services and emphasizes family engagement, data-driven planning, and responsible transition support for students across grade levels.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree with emphasis in psychology, behavioral studies, or related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or BCABA.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children with special needs.
• Experience with ABA, VB MAPP, FBA, and PECS strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in PPT meetings for students identified with ASD to assist planning and decision-making.
• Confers with teachers and service providers on best practices for students with ASD.
• Provides leadership on discrete trial training and ABA programming.
• Ensures students with disabilities participate in general education to the maximum extent appropriate.
• Maintains individualized IEP and evaluation reports and prepares requested documents.
• Provides training to therapists and educators in ABA techniques and progress monitoring.
• Designs and implements behavioral interventions that are clinically sound.
• Maintains records and assists staff in implementing management strategies.
• Works with district teams to share plans for individual students and district needs.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Discrete Trial Training

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in psychology or related field

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/BCABA)

Job description

Newington Public Schools is seeking a Behavior Analyst to support students with behavioral needs in the Least Restrictive Environment. The role collaborates with school staff and district-wide programming to implement ABA strategies and train staff.

The position reports to the Director of Student Services and emphasizes family engagement, data-driven planning, and responsible transition support for students across grade levels.