Long Term Substitute Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Long Term SubstituteBoard Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)Summer Street SchoolApproximate Dates: September 24, 2026 through January 4, 2027Job Description:We are seeking a positive, friendly, and well-organized long term substitute BCBA with strong interpersonal skills to work with elementary school students. The substitute BCBA will provide specialized instruction and related services to students with disabilities to support maintenance of critical skills and prevent substantial regression.All candidates must demonstrate strong collaboration skills, flexibility, and a commitment to supporting students academic, social, and behavioral growth within a structured elementary school environment.RequirementsRegistration with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services ProfessionalsStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with children and adultsResponsibilities:Using expertise in behavior analysis, collaborate with staff across the school district to develop comprehensive and individualized behavior plans for a studentObserve student in school settings, consult with pertinent school staff to ensure coordination of strategies/goals, and facilitate communication between school and home regarding behavior intervention and support plansIn conjunction with other school staff, collect information for Functional Behavior Assessment, analyze student data, and make recommendations regarding strategies implementation/changesPrepare reports requested by special education/administrative personnel to reflect the student's progress toward goals/objectivesIn conjunction with school staff, plan and implement social skills activities to target specific social skill deficit areas identified by the students IEP teamRecord and analyze data to provide feedback to school staff and parents regarding intervention success and/ or discuss changes to behavior plans based on data and discussionDevelop, implement, and support the training of 1:1 paraprofessionals that includes techniques for supporting students in the general education classroom while at the same time maintaining high expectations for themModel intervention and data collection techniques for direct service providers and classroom teachers, review data regularly to inform instruction, and track progressModel various strategies and techniques to assist staff in implementing behavior intervention plans and social skills facilitation across various school settingsConsult with parents and home-based providers to develop effective programming for students that will generalize across settingsProvide crisis intervention, as needed, including but not limited to verbal discussion/ processing of events with students and staff, and the application of physical intervention methods to reduce the risk of injury to students or staffQualifications:Certification as Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)Pay Range: $60 - $65 per hour based on experience.

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