Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) [SY26-27]

Malden Public Schools•Malden, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Malden Public Schools is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide consultative services for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities. The position involves planning and overseeing classroom and individual instructional programs based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), TEACCH, and other evidence-based methodologies. The BCBA provides training and resources to administrators, educators, para-educators, and parents or guardians, and collaborates with district staff and families to address student behavior and learning needs. The role includes functional behavioral assessments, data collection, and preparation of reports documenting case histories, assessments, and treatment decisions. The BCBA may supervise BCBA candidates and Registered Behavior Technicians and travel between school sites to provide treatment, consultation, and collaboration. The position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and/or Special Education Program Manager. Salary is commensurate with the Malden Public Schools teachers’ salary schedule.

Requirements

Licensed as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Experience providing training to staff and parents.
Advanced degree in special education or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Licensed as a Special Educator; Severe Disabilities licensure preferred.
At least three years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide consultative BCBA services for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Develop materials and resources and provide professional learning to administrators, educators, para-educators, and parents/guardians in ABA, TEACCH, and/or other evidence-based methodologies related to students with behavior difficulties and autism.
Plan and oversee the development and implementation of classroom and individual instructional programs using ABA and TEACCH principles for students with autism and other disabilities.
Provide functional behavioral assessments for individual students.
Collect data and prepare reports documenting case history, assessments, and treatment decisions.
Create and assist district staff with developing and implementing behavior plans, ABA programs, and other appropriate programs for students with autism and/or other disabilities presenting behavior or learning challenges.
Supervise BCBA candidates within the Malden Public School District, as appropriate.
Supervise Registered Behavior Technicians within the Malden Public School District as needed.
Travel between sites and/or visit schools to provide direct treatment, consultation, and collaboration for students and families.
Perform related duties as assigned.