Elementary BCBA - Substantially Separate Program

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Purpose/Value of Position:

Lead the behavioral and instructional supports for four classrooms for students with Autism, Intellectual Impairment, Developmental Disability, Multiple Disabilities, or related complex learning profiles. Coach staff, shape student programs with the IEP team, and help students build skills and independence in the least restrictive setting.

BCBAs are an integral part of the Canton Public School System. Staff hired to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) support, services, and interventions to students are directly supervised by the BCBA. The evaluation of student needs and the design of the programs that will assist student learning and growth will be conducted and written by the BCBA. Whether a student is determined to have behavioral challenges and/or an Autism Spectrum Disorder, BCBAs will be called upon to work with staff to develop and implement programs for students. Students who need and are provided with BCBA consult and ABA services will learn the skills necessary to more fully participate in school and become more independent lifelong learners.

BCBAs will have:

• Solid knowledge of the principles and practice of Applied Behavior Analysis. This includes general behavioral assessment and Ethical Standards in Behavior Analysis.
• Solid knowledge of the behavioral impact of developmental disabilities, as well as the cognitive, educational, vocational, and social challenges encountered by persons with developmental disabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels.
• Effective and creative negotiator and problem solver.

Major Responsibilities:

• Experience with implementing functional behavior assessments with children with autism and participating in clinical teams with other autism professionals.
• Clinical background in administering verbal behavior assessments, conducting language, play, and skill-based assessments, and in designing, implementing, and/or training others using individualized language, play, and skill-based curricula.
• Supervisory experience in 1:1 education of learners with autism across clinical settings, as well as familiarity with designing, participating in, or supervising 1:1 and small group programs for children with autism.
• Ability to collect, graph, analyze, display, and discuss data based progress.
• Provide PD to ABA and Ed. Assistants including CPI Training.
• Evaluate ABA’s

Training/Education:
Master's Degree in ABA or a related field, from an ABA accredited program Training and certification under the Behavior Analysis Certification Program (BACB)

Applied Behavior Analysis as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Two years of experience providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities

Job Type:

Full-time/193 days per year/3 wks during summer

Required education:
Master’s Degree

Required experience:
Autism: 3 year

Required license or certification:
State License from MA Department of Mental Health

Compensation: Range $75,000-$85,000, plus a generous benefit package

Posted until filled