Special Education and Student Services Program Director for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) [BASAS 10B] (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

TrulyHired; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ATX Learning seeks a dedicated Professional to serve as Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA, overseeing district ABA programming for K0-12+. You will supervise ABA Specialists, lead data-based interventions, and ensure quality across settings.

You will collaborate with education leaders, provide staff development, and manage complex eligibility, evaluations, and IEP-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.
• BCBA certification required.
• Licensed ABA in MA.
• At least 2 years developing ABA programs and supervising staff.
• Experience with standardized assessments, FBA, data collection and reporting.
• Experience developing Behavior Support Plans and curricula (DTT, task analysis, incidental teaching).
• Knowledge of Special Education Law and IEP processes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated growth toward cultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Completing evaluations to determine eligibility for ABA services.
• Attending Annual Reviews and Evaluation meetings to determine ongoing services.
• Planning district-wide professional development for ABA staff annually.
• Hiring, onboarding, supervising, and evaluating ABA Specialists.
• Reviewing Annual Reviews and Progress Reports throughout the year.
• Analyzing data and adjusting curricula weekly for students.
• Developing management guidelines for each student and updating as needed.
• Collaborating with school leaders and clinical staff to ensure quality interventions.
• Disseminating family resources including ABA information and community supports.
• Participating in training opportunities and site visits as assigned.
• Responding to behavioral crises and staffing needs promptly.
• Maintaining privacy of student information per HIPAA.
• Performing other duties as assigned; ESY duties during summer evaluations.

Skills

Effective written and oral comms

Cultural competence growth

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

BCBA certification

Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (MA)

2+ years in developing ABA programs

2+ years supervising direct service providers

Experience with assessments, FBA, data collection, and reports

Experience in Behavior Support Plans and curricula (DTT, task analysis)

Knowledge of Special Education Law and IEPs

Job description

Job Description

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 08/27/2026. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.

Title

Special Education and Student Services Program Director for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Terms

BASAS, Grade 10B

Reports to

Education and Student Services Supervisor for Applied Behavior Analysis

Description

The Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA is responsible for developing and monitoring structured and individualized interventions utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and systematic, data-based programs (discrete trial, incidental, task analyses) for the purposes of behavior reduction and skill acquisition. The Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA is responsible for overseeing the applied behavior analytic programming throughout the district for students K0-12+. The Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA oversees the work of the ABA Specialists and provides support, direct supervision, and evaluation of job performance. The Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA will work as a member of a collaborative team to ensure delivery of high quality intervention across educational environments.

Responsibilities

• Completing evaluations for students in order to determine eligibility for Applied behavior analytic services
  
• Attending Annual Reviews and Evaluation meetings in order to determine appropriate ongoing services for students
  
• Planning and conducting district-wide professional development including Safety Care, Behavior Management Series, and 10 hours of Professional Development trainings for ABA Specialists each year.
  
• Hiring, onboarding, supervising, and evaluating ABA Specialists across the schools in which you oversee.
  
• Reviewing Annual Reviews and Progress Reports throughout the year.
  
• Analyzing data and assisting classroom staff in modifying the curriculum for each student on a weekly basis.
  
• Developing management guidelines specific to each student (e.g., schedule of instruction, effective strategies, programs and reinforcers; successful activities; how to build and maintain rapport with students, etc) and modifying these guidelines as necessary.
  
• Collaborating as a team member to ensure delivery of high quality intervention across environments, and building positive relationships with school leaders and clinical staff within each building.
  
• Disseminating family resources including community supports and insurance based ABA information.
  
• Attending training opportunities, as assigned by the Special Education and Student Services Supervisor.
  
• Participating in ABA Strand Site Visit WalkThroughs and facilitating ABA strand growth developed from the feedback.
  
• Promptly and appropriately responding to behavioral crises, staffing management, and any other classroom issues that may arise.
  
• Maintaining privacy of all student specific information (i.e., as required by HIPAA).
  
• Performing other duties and assignments as requested by the Special Education and Student Services Supervisor, Assistant Director and/or Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services
  
• During ESY, performing administrative duties including performing summer evaluations, maintaining/updating student files and departmental resources, and supporting ESY programs as needed.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Education, Psychology or a related field.
  
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
  
• Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst through the state of Massachusetts.
  
• At least two (2) years experience developing and supervising ABA intervention programs.
  
• At least two (2) years experience supervising direct service providers.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in completing standardized assessments, Functional Behavior Assessments, data collection and report writing.
  
• Experience in the development of Behavior Support Plans and Individualized Curriculum Plans (DTT, task analysis, incidental teaching strategies, etc.).
  
• Experience and/or knowledge in Special Education Law and the IEP process.
  
• Effective written and oral communication skills with students, families, teachers and administrators.
  
• Demonstrated growth toward cultural competence.

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