.5 Board Certified Behavior Analyst - High Rock School (Temp position for remainder of the school year)(SY26-27)

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm Part-Time Board Certified Behavior Analyst temp to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Under the general supervision of the Special Education Coordinator and School Principal, the BCBA will support students with autism who are in inclusion classrooms and/or in other programs. The BCBA will provide consultation to special education teachers, general education teachers, teaching assistants, related services providers, and/or parents.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Autism Program
• Build program capacity throughout the district as required and/or support and/or consult with students and staff as required
• Develop programs for students that require ABA work and programming through the ABLLS and/or VBMAPP
• Training of staff 
• Provide professional development for Professional Development days and Early Release days
• Educate and work with general education staff and teaching assistants
• Complete Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for students in order to improve student’s challenging behaviors
• Attend IEP meetings
• Support staff with data
• Support staff on skill development for individual students collection and using data to drive instruction and programming for individual students
• Plan with staff for successful socialization and inclusion within regular education settings and with typically developing peers
• Any other duties for responsibilities as determined by the Director of Special Education and building Special Education Coordinator

Required Qualifications:

• Certified in Massachusetts as a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
• Master's Degree
• At least 3 years working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Application and Selection Procedure:

Please apply online. Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, license, and transcripts have been attached to your online application. All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process.

Compensation and Benefits: 

Please review the Unit A contract and this page to learn more about employee compensation and benefits. Salary is determined by education and experience, ranging from Bachelor’s (Step 1) $31,608.50 to Doctorate (Step 14) $66,961.00 (This range is prorated for 0.5 FTE).

Successful completion of all standard state and district background checks (CORI/SORI and fingerprinting) is mandatory before employment.

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website. 

Salary : $31,609 - $66,961