What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESY BCBA position at Marblehead Public-Student Services Department?
ESY - BCBA Position 2025
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides development and direct supervision of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming in the district. Services may include: functional behavioral assessment, behavior plan development, development of individualized skill building curricula, staff and parent training, and consultation to all team members.
Responsibilities:
Provide ABA consultation to students at the elementary or secondary levels
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments, write ABA programming, and assess performance via continuous data collection
Provide continued review and refinement of ABA programming in order to meet student IEP goals
Train staff in implementation of programming and oversee home programming
Provide guidance to development of district programs
Manage behavioral crisis situations: modeling interventions, staff training, crisis plan and behavior support plan development, and team and family follow up
Work effectively with team members, professional and community contacts, school staff and parents
Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
Responsible for implementing 'other job related duties' as needed
Requirements
Master's degree Psychology/Education or a related field
Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Safety Care Certified
Experience working with students who have developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or emotional/behavioral disorders
Experience working with students with behavioral challenges including self-injury and aggression
Familiarity with curriculum development, Language Arts, Mathematics and Content Area knowledge base and facility with modifying curriculum to align with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Assessment System
Familiarity with a variety of therapies and ability to work effectively with people from a variety of treatment perspectives
Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills
