BCBA

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The BCBA specialist works with classroom teachers, specialists, and support staff to develop, implement, and monitor behavioral and educational IEP goals for students on the autism spectrum and/or students with behavioral challenges. This is a district-wide position, with assignments at multiple school buildings within the district, for the 2026–2027 school year. The position is scheduled for 189 work days and is effective November 9, 2026. Salary is $80,000–$90,000 per year. The BCBA assists with educational programming, functional behavioral assessment, behavior-analytic curriculum and professional development, student assessments, and progress reporting. The role collaborates with teachers, colleagues, and administrators to improve student programs and procedures. The position reports to the Executive Director of Clinical Services, and through that role to the Building Principals.

Requirements

Qualified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA credential).
Master’s degree required.
Ability to use the school system database, standard Microsoft and Google products, and web-based sites.
Ability to read and understand written information and understand spoken information and ideas.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly in speaking and writing.
Ability to work respectfully as part of a team and display constructive, collaborative behaviors.
Ability to analyze information, evaluate results, make decisions, and solve problems.
Ability to maintain composure and control emotions, including in difficult situations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese preferred.
Licensure by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Special Education preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in writing and implementing educational programs for students on the autism spectrum and/or students with behavioral challenges.
Write behavioral programs based on functional behavioral assessments to determine the function of observed behavior.
Research and implement behavior-analytic curriculum models shown to provide favorable outcomes for children on the autism spectrum and/or with behavioral challenges.
Develop training programs and professional development opportunities for teachers and support staff on characteristics of and working with students on the autism spectrum and/or with behavioral challenges, including ABA and ABLLS training.
Assist with administration of the ABLLS as needed.
Develop professional development activities for teachers and support staff relative to ABA and other approaches.
Work with teachers to write programs, develop data sheets, and graph and analyze data.
Work with teachers to develop models and programs coordinating school and home components of learning plans.
Work with teachers to develop appropriate reports on student progress related to student data.
Complete assessments as needed.
Collaborate with colleagues and administration to improve programs and procedures.
Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the supervisor.