School Behavior Specialist in Chicopee, MA
Job Description
Job Description
Take the next step in your career as a school-based BCBA/Autism Specialist supporting students and staff across multiple educational sites. This contract opportunity runs through June 2027 and offers the chance to make a significant impact in school communities by providing expert behavioral consultation and hands-on coaching. You'll play an essential role in creating supportive environments for students, especially those with autism, and empower educators through ongoing collaboration. This is a full-time, onsite-only position.
Key Qualifications:
- Active BCBA certification (please be prepared to provide a screenshot of your certification)
- Demonstrated experience as a BCBA or Behavior Specialist in school settings, ideally supporting autism programs
- Proven ability to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop effective Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
- Skilled in coaching and mentoring teachers and paraprofessionals in positive behavior strategies
- Collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams and supporting inclusive classrooms
- Reliable transportation required for travel between multiple school locations
- Ability to pass drug screening and complete required fingerprinting/CORI background checks
- Strong commitment to professional punctuality and communication regarding attendance
Your Impact & Responsibilities:
- Offer consultation, conduct FBAs, and develop and monitor BIPs for students in need of behavioral support
- Provide classroom-based coaching and modeling for educators and support staff
- Collaborate with school teams to adapt interventions and ensure positive student outcomes
- Travel between four school sites to deliver consistent, high-quality behavioral services
- Participate in virtual interviews via Microsoft Teams for initial screening
Immerse yourself in a role where your expertise will shape student success and professional growth in educational communities. If you’re eager to take on a hands-on, collaborative challenge in behavioral support and meet the outlined qualifications, apply today and bring your BCBA skills to a vibrant school setting!
Compensation for this position ranges from $22.41 to $42.41. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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