Clinical Director (BCBA) - $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

BCBAFull-Time

Pay as listed: $98,000 - $102,000 · Randolph, Massachusetts · pays above the median of 11 Behavior Analyst listings (63rd percentile).

Listed compensation

$98K–$102K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • ABA Clinical Director (BCBA)
  • Randolph School | Leadership in ABA Services
  • $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Are you ready to lead transformative ABA services for children with autism? Join May Institute’s School for Autism as a Clinical Director located in Randolph, MA, where you’ll drive clinical excellence, mentorship, and program innovation across classrooms and school-based services.

Your Impact

  • Lead & mentor Assistant Clinical Directors and school-based clinicians.
  • Develop & oversee ABA programs, including Functional Behavior Assessments and Verbal Behavior frameworks.
  • Train & support teachers and staff to ensure consistent, high-quality behavioral interventions.
  • Collaborate with educators, therapists, and families to create individualized support plans.
  • Drive innovation by shaping clinical training and systems improvements.

What You Bring

Master’s (required), PhD (preferred) in a related field.

BCBA Required

  • 3+ years of experience designing ABA treatment programs in a school setting.
  • Strong leadership in staff supervision, training, and problem-solving.
  • Deep knowledge of ABA best practices, IEP processes, and special education regulations.

Why Join Us?

  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus to welcome you to the team
  • Generous PTO: 19 days + 10 holidays + your birthday off.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Professional Growth: Paid training, certification opportunities, and mentorship.
  • Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment support.
  • Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential guidance.

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: $98,000 - $102,000
  • Make a positive impact – Apply today!

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Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Director will lead and mentor school-based clinicians while overseeing ABA programs and behavioral interventions. They will collaborate with educators and families to develop individualized support plans and drive clinical innovation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree (PhD preferred) and a BCBA certification. A minimum of 3 years of experience designing ABA treatment programs in a school setting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

ABA therapyClinical leadershipProgram developmentStaff trainingIndividualized support planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Director (BCBA) - $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! at Talent Acquisition Team, May Institute a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,550 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (66 salary observations; 155 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,286 salary observations; 4,939 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% are remote, 30% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution46 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
93% this job
CME allowance
91%
Loan repayment
38% this job
Relocation assistance
24% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.5
Better work-life than 90% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,550 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Randolph

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$586k≈ 6.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,614/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $5,000
PTO: 19 days + 10 holidays + birthday off
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Paid training and certification opportunities
Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment support
Employee Assistance Program
Relocation assistance