Board Certified Behavior Analyst Leave Coverage (SY25-26)

  Board Certified Behavior Analyst Leave Coverage (SY25-26) Grade Leve l:

• Pre-K - 8 Start Date : March 2026-June 2026 Locations : Boston, MA About UP Education Network UP Education Network is a non-profit school success organization that addresses inequities in public school systems.


• UP provides differentiated support to historically under resourced schools through a partnership with districts and the state.
• Since opening its doors in 2010, UP Education Network has focused on taking the lowest-performing schools in Massachusetts and transforming those schools into exceptional learning environments.
• We manage two campuses in Dorchester, serving over 1,300 students in Boston Public Schools (BPS) from grades pre-K through 8th.
• Our schools operate with charter-like autonomy while our network provides comprehensive support and management that builds capacity for schools to focus deeply on students.
• Role The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at UP Academy holds the primary responsibility for overseeing data collection systems for individual students and classrooms.
• The BCBA will work closely with staff to ensure that all methodologies and curriculum are evidence-based and reflect the most recent research findings.
• Please note that this is a leave coverage role.
• The salary for this role is $385.30 per day as aligned with the long term substitute rate within the Boston Teachers Union and Boston Public Schools.
• Specific Responsibilities Provide direct instruction of students in the program; methodologies including but not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis and Discrete Trial Training; Develop individualized curriculum and support with generalization; Instruct social skills curriculum and support with generalization; Support the case management of all students' IEP services including development and implementation of goals and objectives and progress reporting; Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation and use this evidence to determine goals, objectives and directions; Maintain close communication with families, inviting families for consultation when necessary; Develop behavior protocols and data collection systems; Consult with teachers, administrators, and other staff members within larger school community to identify and develop increased opportunities for inclusion, and assist in the implementation of accommodations; Assist classroom teachers in maintaining the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes; Assist other members of the UP Academy faculty in resolving psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary problems of students; Observe students in and out of classroom activities during the school day; Support teachers in the preparation of report cards, education records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms; Participate in IEP meetings; and Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or his/her designee.

Qualifications Previous experience in ABA and working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder; A passionate belief in UP Academy’s mission and educational model; A strong belief in UP Education Network’s core values:

• Teamwork, Integrity, Growth, Engagement and Resilience; An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them; An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges; Proven track-record of high achievement; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills; A sense of humility in the face of success; Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom; Experience with mild to moderate disabilities; Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred; Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required; An ability to meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and "Highly Qualified" according to NCLB; and Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.


• Working at UP Education Network We know that great staff members directly lead to the success of our students.

At UP, your career is shaped by:

• Opportunities for immediate impact : UP offers a chance to bring best practices found in high-performing schools to students previously enrolled in struggling schools, and to rapidly unlock the potential of these students.

Talented, mission-driven colleagues :

• Our staff is enthusiastic, dedicated, and willing to do “whatever it takes” to put every student on the path to college.

Collaboration and teamwork :

• Staff members collaborate and work closely together on grade-level or content area teams, using data to track student performance as well as guide instructional practice.

Consistent professional growth and development :

• Members of our staff typically have bi-weekly check-in meetings with their managers where they receive targeted coaching and support.



Additionally, the entire staff participates in weekly professional development sessions during the school year, kick-started by extensive training in August.   We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.



• We believe that we have a responsibility to recruit, retain, develop, and reward a diverse and talented staff.
• Our students must be exposed on a daily basis to a diverse group of powerful role models - in their teachers, their school leaders, and their supporters in the network office.
• With this in mind, we are committed to recruiting the most talented individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds to join our creative, mission-driven team.
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