Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Collins Middle School, Salem Public Schools [SY 2026-2027]

Salem Public Schools•Salem, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district with nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We seek individuals passionate about urban education and committed to improving student achievement for all students. The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will serve as a collaborative member of the Special Education team, providing direct services to students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related behavioral challenges. This role involves modeling and consultation to staff, proficiency in observation and data collection, and the development and implementation of positive support plans. The BCBA will also form and maintain relationships with families, maintain required documentation for Medicaid reimbursement, and work within the school setting, with occasional home/school facilitation. The BCBA is a district-wide staff member with assignments made yearly based on caseload, working under the supervision of the Special Education Administrator and the Executive Director of Special Education.

Requirements

State certified or certifiable as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Experience with delivering school-based services to school-aged students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, PreK-12
Complete required service documentation and School-Based Medicaid submissions
Possess effective written and oral communication skills
Safety Care Training Certification or willing to be certified (District will provide training)
Current authorization to work in the United States required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) skills advantageous

Responsibilities

Ensure ABA strategies are implemented consistently and accurately across all settings
Evaluate students for services (use of ABBLS, VB MAPP, FBA, observational data, checklists)
Oversee the development of data-collection mechanisms, data analysis, and data reporting procedures to monitor targeted behaviors and student progress
Define all target behaviors in objective and measurable terms and design individualized IEP goals and objectives
Develop appropriate behavior support plans, program books, social skills curriculum and ensure consistency in programming
Present evidence of student progress toward goals and objectives through IEP progress reports and special education meetings
Assist with professional development
Provide staff with resources, tools, and modeling of techniques
Perform home consults as necessary, including home program books
Work 1:1 with students and run small social skill groups, if needed
Complete needed paperwork and job-related functions in a timely manner
Routinely attend district and school-based meetings, training, and professional development
Perform other duties as required by the BCBA Supervisor and/or Executive Director of Personnel Pupil Personnel Services