Long Term Sub -BCBA Department Head

Fall River - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
FRAA/BCBA - Department Head

Date Posted:
9/4/2025

Location:
Fall River Public Schools

The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System:

Position:Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)-Department Head

Job Description: The Behavior Analyst (BCBA) assists students with disabilities and oversees the substantially separate programming by developing and implementing the behavioral plans for that population and supervision of their programs.

Qualifications:

A Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Applied Behavior Analysis or Special Education.
Appropriate Massachusetts Licensure (BCBA Certification and/or Special Education Licensure).
Preference will be given to those candidates who present evidence of substantial experience in regular and/or special education settings.

Performance Responsibilities:

Oversight of substantially separate programming at assigned schools.
Provides BCBA consultative services as determined by an individuals IEP Team As they appear on the individuals IEP service delivery grid.
Case management for all students within substantially separate programming.
Providing consistent academic and behavioral support to students and teaching staff.
Identify and maintain community based partnerships to meet students academic transition and social emotional needs.
Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBA) and devise appropriate behavior plans as part of the evaluation process for students pre-school through high school.
Participate in all school based teams as needed including the principals administrative team.
Participate in Special Education team meetings as needed.
Assist with scheduling of students classes within that programming section.
Provide weekly updates to school based and Special Education central office administration.
Provide consultation and professional development to colleagues and the district as needed.
Oversight of implementation training and usage for both online and hard copy curriculum utilized for the program.
Serve on the school site evaluation team and as the primary evaluator for paraprofessionals.
Creation and maintaining of student academic (ABA based) programs..
Participation in district wide collaboration meetings
Additional duties as assigned by the Office of Special Education
Participates in the evaluation of staff in these programs as directed.

The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative to that qualification. If the Superintendent intends to waive a qualification such intent will be shared with the Fall River School Committee.

Reports To: The Principal and the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education or their designee

Supervises: Assists with supervision and evaluation of staff in substantially separate programs and classrooms

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:In accordance with the FRAA Bargaining Unit Level 2A.Employment is contingent upon job performance program needs and funding

Closing date:Until Filled

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status or active military status mental illness political affiliation genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Position Type:FRAA/BCBA - Department HeadDate Posted:9/4/2025Location:Fall River Public SchoolsThe Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System: Position:Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)-Department Head Job Description: The Behavior A...