Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (Secondary Level)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.

Job Description

Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Qualifications:

• Certified BCBA
• Knowledge of child development, special education and behavioral interventions
• Knowledge of Federal and State special education laws and regulations
• Experience working with students directly, either as a teacher, social worker or related service provider.
• Experience developing behavior plans and crisis management plans
• Masters Degree and DESE licensure preferred
• TCI training preferred
• Strong organizational skills required.

Job Duties:

• Determine specific behavior problems or social adjustment difficulties of students and recommend interventions.
• Draft and implement behavior plans and individual crisis management plans
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments
• Prepare progress reports and evaluations
• Administer appropriate and necessary testing
• Assist administrators, teachers and staff in using appropriate behavioral strategies and interventions
• Counsel students in identifying and addressing issues
• Work with parents and apprise them of problems and progress
• Participate in conference, evaluations, and IEP meetings as appropriate
• Keep abreast of developments in the field.

This is a District-wide position, with primary caseloads at Arlington High School and Ottoson Middle School.

Terms of employment: 183 days

Reports to: Special Education Coordinator and Building Principal

Salary and benefits are consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association. The salary schedule is on our website. Salary placement is based on education and experience.

Arlington has a well-established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year. The first official work day in the 2026-2027 school year will be August 31, 2026. However, new staff are required to attend several days of orientation and training during the last two weeks of August.

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

Arlington has a well established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year.