Behavior Specialist (BCBA)

Location
Chicopee
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
$63k – $87k

About this role

Behavior Specialist / Behavior Analyst (BCBA)  
Full-Time | West Springfield/Chicopee

 

Join a team where collaboration and support are at the core of everything we do! As a Behavior Specialist / Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at May Institute School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, you’ll work alongside a dedicated team of BCBAs who provide mentorship, consultation, and ongoing professional growth. Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), you’ll develop individualized treatment plans, conduct assessments, and train staff to support school-aged children with developmental disabilities.  

 

Why Join Us?  

  • Manageable Caseload: Productivity expectations allow for meaningful, high-quality work.
  • Commitment to Research: Access to our own Institutional Review Board (IRB) to support research and publication.
  • Collaborative Team: Work alongside a large group of BCBAs and educational staff for support, consultation, and professional growth.
  • Exceptional Paid Time Off: Start with ample PTO days, 10 paid holidays, and a floating birthday holiday—because you deserve time to recharge!
  • Competitive Salary & Career Growth: Earn a competitive salary with in-house Continuing Education Units (CEUs), paid training, leadership development, and promotional pathways.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Get medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Assistance: Advance your education with up to full tuition coverage and support for student loan repayment.
  • Work-Life Balance & Support: Access confidential counseling, mental health resources, and financial planning assistance through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

 

What You Bring

  • Master’s degree in ABA, psychology, special education, or a related field. 
    BCBA certification or must be in the process of obtaining certification.  
  • Strong skills in problem-solving, leadership, and clinical assessment.  
  • Passion for working with individuals with developmental disabilities. 
  • Investing in Your Transition: Eligible candidates may receive relocation assistance to help you join our team and continue growing your career in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

 

Compensation

We recognize and reward your expertise:

  • Without BCBA certification: $63,000 – $73,000 annually
  • With BCBA certification: $77,000 – $87,000 annually
  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus to welcome you to the team 

 

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Top Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Continuing Education Units
  • Paid Training
  • Leadership Development
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Sign-On Bonus