What are the responsibilities and job description for the 26-67 Long-Term Substitute: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) position at Elmwood Elementary School?
TITLE: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time (1.0); Long-Term Substitute (anticipated 03/01/2026 - 06/01/2026); salary range: $150.00-$288.85/day
LOCATION: Elmwood School, Hopkinton, Massachusetts
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates
This is the position of Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The individual will be working as a behaviorist in our schools, with children, parents, and staff. They will develop behavior interventions plans for student with developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder and provide staff development on the implementation of particular protocols, data collection and progress monitoring techniques. The Behavior Analyst reports to the principal and the Director of Student Services.
DUTIES:
- Consult with team members about behavior plans, curriculum modifications, accommodations and social skills and provide staff with resources, tools, and in-class modeling of techniques;
- Oversee and provide consultation to school staff regarding programming and IEP implementation, and attend IEP meetings as determined by Student Services Administrators;
- Assist in the development and oversee behavior plans for in-classroom implementation and assess progress of effectiveness of behavior plans and curriculum modifications;
- Conduct behavior assessments and devise appropriate behavior plans/FBA/BX plans;
- Coordinate communications between home and school with regard to home-based goals and issues and provide consultation and recommendations to parents regarding behavior and social issues. Supervise, develop, and monitor home-based goals and objectives with home-based staff and parents;
- Ensure timely completion of home-based plans and progress reports.
- Assist coordination of transitions from Early Intervention Programs and community agencies to school programs, and from school to community agencies prior to age 22;
- Other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed, or eligible for licensure as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst;
- Master’s degree in Special Education, Psychology or related field;
- A minimum three (3) years’ training and experience in Applied Behavior Analysis, and experience providing training to staff and parents;
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with children and adults;
- Commitment to remain current in field knowledge, evaluation and counseling strategies;
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state licensure requirements.
Online is our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please download and print the appropriate application form on our website: https://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/employment1
Send your completed application to:
Human Resources
Hopkinton Public Schools
89 Hayden Rowe St.
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Incomplete applications are not able to be considered.
The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.
Salary : $150 - $289