Behavior Specialist (BCBA) - Norwood
Listed compensation
$63k-$87k
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Job Description
Behavior Specialist – May Center School, Norwood, MA
$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
Join a team where collaboration and support are at the core of everything we do!
As a Behavior Specialist / Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at The May School for Brain Injury and Neurobehavioral Disorders in Norwood, MA you will provide specialized instruction and classroom leadership for children and adolescents with brain injuries, neurobehavioral disorders, and other complex diagnoses.
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.
As one of the few U.S. pediatric programs specializing in both education and rehabilitation for these students, we offer an innovative, supportive environment where you can make a lasting impact.
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).
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.
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.
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
Make a positive impact – Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialized instruction and classroom leadership for students with brain injuries and neurobehavioral disorders. Develop individualized treatment plans using Applied Behavior Analysis and conduct clinical assessments.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in ABA, psychology, special education, or a related field. Must hold or be in the process of obtaining BCBA certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (102 salary observations; 180 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,869 salary observations; 5,155 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, 86% are remote, 18% have no call, 86% 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 ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k 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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Living in Norwood
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $735k≈ 11.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,491/mo≈ 47% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- 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), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
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.