What are the responsibilities and job description for the BHS BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA), ESY PROGRAM position at Brookline High School?
BHS BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA), ESY PROGRAM
POSITION OVERVIEW
BCBAs will collaborate with school IEP teams to determine students’ needs and to address generalization of skills across settings. BCBAs will also provide consultation to teachers and/or families as dictated in each student’s IEP. Additionally, BCBAs will create behavior plans and ensure all staff implementing the plans are trained and supported.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Providing supervision and consultation to home-based ABA paraprofessionals
- Developing and supervising home-based programming
- Deliver in-home services and provide targeted support for students experiencing school refusal
- Accompany classes and/or conduct site visits to community-based locations, including internships, field trips and volunteer placements, to support student programming
- Providing training and consultation to parents and guardians
- Collaborating with school IEP teams to determine students’ needs and to address generalization of skills across settings, conducting behavioral observations and FBAs when appropriate
- Developing behavior support plans and ensure all staff members are appropriately trained
- Consulting to one or more schools in Brookline in regard to students’ behavioral needs
- Developing data collection materials and analyze said data
- Providing consultation and professional development to staff regarding best practices to promote positive behavior
- Safety Care trained and/or willingness to be trained
- Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment
QUALIFICATIONS-PREFERRED
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required
- Massachusetts - Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) license required
- Experience working with high school and/or post-secondary students with diverse learning needs, including students with emotional and/or behavioral needs and students with autism spectrum disorder
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
- Experience with community-based instruction, life skills and transition planning preferred
- Ability to work effectively in both school and community-based environments
SCHEDULE
- July 6, 2026 - August 13, 2026
- All staff report for a full day on July 6th for orientation and classroom set-up. Students begin on July 7th
- 9:00 - 2:00, Monday - Thursday - hours, site, and schedule dependent upon caseload
- Deliver in-home services and provide targeted support for students experiencing school refusal. Work hours may vary and offer flexibility depending on the home service schedule
- Accompany classes and/or conduct site visits to community-based locations, including internships, field trips and volunteer placements, to support student programming
- Provide virtual (Zoom) services when needed
- Additional 30 minutes per day for planning
- One additional day, to be completed prior to the end of the program, allotted for progress report writing
***All employees must be vaccinated and maintain full vaccination as a condition
of employment or work as an on-site vendor/contractor, unless they receive approval for a documented medical or religious exemption in accordance with relevant state and/or federal law. For a full copy of the Covid-19 vaccination policy please click here.
The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.
The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.