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Boston Speech Therapy
Northampton, Massachusetts

BCBA Part or Full-Time - $80-90 per hour

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Pay as listed: $80-$90/hr · Northampton, Massachusetts · pays above the median of 65 contract/1099 Behavior Analyst listings (99th percentile).

Listed compensation

$80-$90/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Come work for a local woman-SLP-owned company based in Boston.. where we value YOUR work and make sure that caseloads are MANAGEABLE and that YOU have an appropriate space to work with the materials you need to do your job. Since we are owned and operated by therapists, we understand the unique needs of therapists.

At Boston Speech Therapy, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated BCBA to join our dynamic team. As a valued member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans for students with diverse needs in both clinical and school settings.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $80-$90 per hour with flexible hours to suit your needs, and it is with elementary students.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct functional behavior assessments to identify the root causes of behavioral challenges.
  • Design and implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on assessment findings.
  • Collaborate with educators, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective implementation of behavior plans.
  • Conduct training and provide ongoing support to staff and caregivers on behavior management techniques.
  • Monitor student progress through data collection and analysis, adjusting strategies as necessary to improve outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of interventions, assessments, and progress reports.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field
  • Current BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
  • Experience providing behavior analysis services in educational settings or with children/adolescents
  • Strong knowledge of ABA principles, practices, and legal regulations

Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills

  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Contract - 1099
  • Part-Time or Full-Time
  • $80-$90 per hour
  • 3 to 5 days per week
  • Hours can be flexible

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Data AnalysisInterdisciplinary CollaborationStaff TrainingCaregiver SupportProgress Reporting

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 ~$177k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $167k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Behavior Analyst Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution46 jobs · 15 employers

13
<$100k
7
$100k-110k
16
$110k-120k
9
$120k-130k
1
$145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 15 employers

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

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

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

Living in Northampton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$514k
Typical market rent
$2,367/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
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 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.