Norwalk Public Schools
Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA (2025-2026 SY)
Norwalk Public Schools, Norwalk, Connecticut, us, 06860
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA (2025-2026 SY)
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Norwalk Public Schools
Job Summary The BCBA will provide behavior analysis services and develop behavior intervention plans for special education students. In addition, this person provides support and professional learning to school staff, paraprofessionals, and parents/guardians, with respect to behavior intervention techniques, conducting assessments, and developing behavior intervention plans.
2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA) DISTRICTWIDE
Job Summary The BCBA will provide behavior analysis services and develop behavior intervention plans for special education students. In addition, this person provides support and professional learning to school staff, paraprofessionals, and parents/guardians, with respect to behavior intervention techniques, conducting assessments, and developing behavior intervention plans.
Essential Functions The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position; it is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.
Acts as liaison with the public and mental health community for the purpose of supporting individual student development goals;
Administers programs and services for behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students for the purpose of improved functioning and ensuring program eligibility and compliance with established guidelines;
Assists with student crisis intervention;
Assists in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors;
Assists in developing procedures and training materials for District staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines;
Collaborates with school personnel, agencies, and families in coordinating individualized ESE services for students;
Collects and summarizes behavioral data;
Completes all reporting requirements as mandated by the District, state, federal, and educational agencies (i.e. restraint and seclusion, assessments, behavioral data);
Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. in classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with behaviorally or emotionally challenged students;
Coordinates handling of child abuse and neglect cases through contact with school staff and outside agency personnel for the purpose of complying with mandated requirements;
Facilitates and coaches teams through the development and implementation of functional behavior assessments/behavior interventions plans and crisis plans for identified students;
Implements and coaches school personnel on research based methods of classroom management and behavioral strategies;
Participates in the development of Individualized Educational Programs for students;
Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines;
Provides social skills instruction to students utilizing research based methodologies and approved District curricula;
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge/Skills
Experience working with young children
Public school experience with students displaying social/emotional/behavioral needs
Experience in behavior management (development and program implementation)
Collaborative working style
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Ability to work effectively with others
Organizational and problem solving skills
Required Qualifications
Possession of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification (BCBA)
Master’s Degree
1-3 years of school-based experience working with students with autism and other behavior challenges
Experience in supervising ABA therapists preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in supervising ABA therapists
Days: Monday – Friday
Salary: In alignment with NFEP contract
Apply at
www.norwalkps.org/applynow
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NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
04.22.2025
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA (2025-2026 SY)
role at
Norwalk Public Schools
5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the
Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA (2025-2026 SY)
role at
Norwalk Public Schools
Job Summary The BCBA will provide behavior analysis services and develop behavior intervention plans for special education students. In addition, this person provides support and professional learning to school staff, paraprofessionals, and parents/guardians, with respect to behavior intervention techniques, conducting assessments, and developing behavior intervention plans.
2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA) DISTRICTWIDE
Job Summary The BCBA will provide behavior analysis services and develop behavior intervention plans for special education students. In addition, this person provides support and professional learning to school staff, paraprofessionals, and parents/guardians, with respect to behavior intervention techniques, conducting assessments, and developing behavior intervention plans.
Essential Functions The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position; it is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.
Acts as liaison with the public and mental health community for the purpose of supporting individual student development goals;
Administers programs and services for behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students for the purpose of improved functioning and ensuring program eligibility and compliance with established guidelines;
Assists with student crisis intervention;
Assists in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors;
Assists in developing procedures and training materials for District staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines;
Collaborates with school personnel, agencies, and families in coordinating individualized ESE services for students;
Collects and summarizes behavioral data;
Completes all reporting requirements as mandated by the District, state, federal, and educational agencies (i.e. restraint and seclusion, assessments, behavioral data);
Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. in classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with behaviorally or emotionally challenged students;
Coordinates handling of child abuse and neglect cases through contact with school staff and outside agency personnel for the purpose of complying with mandated requirements;
Facilitates and coaches teams through the development and implementation of functional behavior assessments/behavior interventions plans and crisis plans for identified students;
Implements and coaches school personnel on research based methods of classroom management and behavioral strategies;
Participates in the development of Individualized Educational Programs for students;
Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines;
Provides social skills instruction to students utilizing research based methodologies and approved District curricula;
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge/Skills
Experience working with young children
Public school experience with students displaying social/emotional/behavioral needs
Experience in behavior management (development and program implementation)
Collaborative working style
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Ability to work effectively with others
Organizational and problem solving skills
Required Qualifications
Possession of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification (BCBA)
Master’s Degree
1-3 years of school-based experience working with students with autism and other behavior challenges
Experience in supervising ABA therapists preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in supervising ABA therapists
Days: Monday – Friday
Salary: In alignment with NFEP contract
Apply at
www.norwalkps.org/applynow
Click “Employment”
NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
04.22.2025
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