Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA, Perkins School for the Blind

Perkins School for the Blind

Perkins School for the Blind - Watertown, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5910502

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference.

Join our collaborative group of educators as our BCBA in the Lower School Program. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in our schools, you will focus on supporting students with multiple disabilities who engage in unsafe or interfering behavior by identifying and conducting function-based interventions that promote safe behavior and skill development. You will conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs), create behavior support plans (BSPs), and collect and analyze behavior data. You will also train staff on how to implement behavior programming, and participate in diverse student teams, including teaching staff, related service providers, and families or caregivers.

Responsibilities

Conduct FBAs to identify the function of interfering or unsafe behaviors

Develop BSPs that include evidence-based interventions

Collect and analyze student behavior data to monitor student progress and adjust BSPs to ensure success of the student

Regularly review data collected with staff and families and interpret the results

Write student Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, collect IEP data, and report IEP data in progress reports and IEP meetings

Attend team meetings for students on your caseload

Train staff on behavioral principles, strategies, data collection, and the implementation of student BSPs

Collaborate with school teams, including special education staff and related service providers, to ensure consistent and effective support for students

Maintain professional boundaries as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and Perkins School for the Blind

Supervise registered behavior technicians (RBTs) and BCBA practicum students as needed

Assist with intake assessment and planning in collaboration with admissions

Assist with transition planning for students on your caseload in collaboration with student teams

Once Safety-Care trainer certified, provide Safety-Care training as needed

Take an involved approach to student support and daily needs

Caseloads assigned based on evolving needs across schools

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in education, behavior analysis, or related field

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing as verified through the BACB

Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) in the state of Massachusetts

Ability to complete and maintain Safety-Care trainer certification

Previous experience working with students with multiple disabilities is preferred

The following shared salary range is what Perkins reasonably expects, in good faith, to pay for the position. The applicable range could differ based on experience and qualification.

$55,523.60-$96,029.42

Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees, including:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Wellness programs available.

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with employer match

Education Benefits:

Tuition reimbursement day one

Paid Time Off

Extras:

Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!

Perkins is a mission-driven community that supports your well-being at work and beyond. We are located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.

Position Type:

Full-time