Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) York School Department Special Education - York, Maine Job Details

Job ID:

5615926

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026 Job Description In York, we believe that ""behavior is communication."" We are seeking a visionary BCBA to help us Navigate to Excellence by building environments where every student feels safe, seen, and supported. You won't just be writing BIPs; you will be coaching teams, empowering Ed Techs, and collaboratively redefining what ""success"" looks like for our most complex learners. The ""Wildcat""

Difference:

Your Role

• Beyond the

Chart:

Move past simple ABC data to look at the neurological and environmental triggers behind a student's ""unsolved problems.""

• MTSS & Prevention:

  Work at the ""Tier 1"" level to help general education teachers create ""regulation-ready"" classrooms, reducing the need for intensive interventions before they start.

• Collaborative Leadership:

  Partner with our Speech-Language Pathologists, Social Workers, and the District BCBA team to ensure a ""Whole Child"" approach to IEP development.

• Coaching & Capacity:

  Act as a lead mentor for our specialized program staff, providing real-time, side-by-side coaching that builds the skill set of our front-line Ed Techs. Key Responsibilities
• Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA): Conduct multidimensional assessments that prioritize the student's voice and sensory profile.

• BIP Development:

  Create Behavior Intervention Plans that are restorative, not punitive, focusing on teaching replacement skills and self-regulation strategies.

• Safety & Crisis Prevention:

  Serve as a lead trainer in de-escalation techniques (Safety-Care or similar), ensuring that physical intervention is always the last resort.

• Data Integrity:

  Utilize digital tracking tools to provide the IEP team with clear, visual evidence of student progress and ""stamina"" for learning. Qualifications

• Certification:

  Current BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB.

• Licensure:

  Maine State Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as a behavior analyst.

• Experience:

  Experience in a public school setting is preferred
• The ""X""

Factor:

A deep sense of empathy, a touch of wit, and the ability to build Relational Trust with staff and families during high-stress moments. Why York?

• A Culture of Excellence:

  We don't just follow ""compliance""; we lead with ""best practice.""

• Professional Agency:

  You will have the autonomy to design programs and the support of a leadership team that ""gets it.""

•

Community:

Join a district where the ""Wildcat Way"" means we take care of each other so we can take care of our kids.

Position Type:

Full-time