1.0 Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Mitchell Elementary School and High Rock Middle School SY 26-27

Needham Public Schools • Needham, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm Board Certified Behavior Analyst to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Under the general supervision of the Special Education Coordinator and School Principal, the BCBA will support students in inclusion classrooms and/or in other programs. The BCBA will provide consultation to special education teachers, general education teachers, teaching assistants, related services providers, and/or parents. About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.

Requirements

• Certified in Massachusetts as a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
• Master's Degree
• At least 3 years working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Responsibilities

• Build program capacity throughout the district as required and/or support and/or consult with students and staff as required
• Training of staff
• Provide professional development for Professional Development days and Early Release days
• Educate and work with general education staff and teaching assistants
• Complete Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for students in order to improve student’s challenging behaviors
• Attend IEP meetings
• Support staff with data collection and using data to drive instruction and programming for individual students
• Support staff on skill development for individual students
• Plan with staff for successful socialization and inclusion within regular education settings and with typically developing peers
• Any other duties for responsibilities as determined by the Director of Special Education and building Special Education Coordinator

Benefits

• Salary is determined by education and experience, ranging from Bachelor’s (Step 1) $63,217 to Doctorate (Step 14) $133,922 (This range is based on a 1.0 FTE).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level