Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) SY'25-26

MLK Charter School Of Excellence•Springfield, MA

57d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence (MLKCSE) is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who is passionate about promoting social justice through educational equity and believes that all children can learn and be academically successful with access to a quality education. This role involves serving as a school-based behavior analyst, providing consultation and support to students with behavioral, social-emotional, and self-regulation needs in both general and special education settings. The BCBA will also provide coaching and professional development to school staff, support school-wide behavioral frameworks, conduct observations and assessments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and monitor behavior intervention plans. The position emphasizes data-driven decision-making, participation in IEP meetings, and collaboration with families and community partners to ensure consistent support for students.

Requirements

Master’s Degree
BCBA Certification
At least 2 years experience as a BCBA

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience as a BCBA in a school setting.

Responsibilities

Serve as a school based behavior analyst, providing consultation and support to students with behavioral, social-emotional, and self-regulation needs in both general and special education settings.
Provide coaching, and professional development to teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers regarding effective behavior management practices, de-escalation strategies, and behavioral supports.
Support the implementation of school wide behavioral frameworks, including MTSS, Responsive Classroom, and other evidence-based practices that promote positive student behavior and engagement.
Conduct classroom and environmental observations and use direct observational data to identify barriers to student success and inform intervention planning.
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Design and support classroom wide and individualized behavior support systems that promote student independence, self-regulation, and positive peer interactions.
Review and refine behavior intervention plans and support strategies based on student progress, data analysis, and team feedback.
Collect, analyze, and interpret behavioral data to monitor student outcomes and guide data based decision making.
Participate in IEP Team meetings and contribute to the development of goals, accommodations, behavior supports, and progress monitoring.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, related service providers, and families to ensure consistency of supports across settings.
Provide direct modeling and coaching to staff regarding behavior intervention implementation, classroom management practices, and crisis prevention strategies.
Assist teams in developing proactive supports for students exhibiting challenging behavior and facilitate problem-solving meetings to identify appropriate interventions.
Support behavioral crisis response through modeling interventions, staff coaching, crisis plan development, safety planning, and follow-up with staff and families.
Assist in the development and implementation of social-emotional and behavioral programming for individual students, small groups, and classrooms.
Maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community partners.
Other duties as required