What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) position at Ipswich Public School District?
Position Name: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Position Type: Full-Time; 10-month (School Year)
Reports To: Director of Student Services and Building Prinicpals
Position Overview:
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will play a vital role in supporting students' behavioral, social, and emotional growth across all schools, grades, and programs. The BCBA will also be responsible for supervising a caseload of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and collaborating closely with educators, administrators, and related service providers to build capacity across the district. This role emphasizes proactive, educationally-driven support to foster safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students.
Essential Responsibilities:
Behavioral Support and Consultation:
- Consult and collaborate with classroom teachers, specialty programs, special educators, school psychologists, counselors, and other staff to develop, implement, and monitor behavior strategies across settings.
- Provide modeling, coaching, and side-by-side support to school staff implementing behavioral interventions.
- Monitor and analyze behavioral data to evaluate intervention effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations.
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) aligned with students' IEPs and 504 plans as appropriate.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Supervision:
- Provide supervision, oversight, and professional development for district-employed RBTs.
- Ensure RBT services are delivered with fidelity and in alignment with ethical guidelines and best practices.
- Support RBTs in skill development, data collection, and intervention implementation.
MTSS Leadership and Tier 1 Support:
- Serve as the lead for integrating and expanding positive behavioral practices within the MTSS framework.
- Support the development, refinement, and implementation of Tier 1 behavioral structures and systems at the classroom and building levels.
- Design and deliver professional development and training opportunities for staff related to behavioral strategies, classroom management, and proactive discipline practices.
- Consult with district and building leadership teams to support school-wide behavioral initiatives, SEL programs, and trauma-informed practices.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Participate in student support team meetings, IEP/504 meetings, and other collaborative problem-solving teams as needed.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding behavioral interventions and supports as appropriate.
- Maintain documentation and reporting consistent with district, state, and professional standards.
Qualifications:
- Required:
- Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing.
- Experience conducting FBAs, developing BIPs, and providing behavioral consultation in school settings.
- Strong knowledge of MTSS frameworks, Tier 1 behavioral practices, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Preferred:
- Previous experience supervising RBTs or other behavioral support staff.
- Experience providing professional development and coaching to educators.
- Philosophy of inclusion
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and proactive approaches to student support
Work Year and Compensation:
- Full-time, school-year position (with potential for summer work based on district needs)
- Salary commensurate with experience and district negotiated agreements
Salary : $57,913 - $111,308