Behavior Analyst - Central District Administration

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Central District; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A state educational authority is seeking a dedicated Behavior Analyst to engage in program planning and provide critical ABA services for students with behavioral challenges. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in behavior analysis or a related field, along with a valid Hawaii license. Excellent communication and supervisory skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including paid holidays and health insurance.

Benefits

13 paid holidays per year

21 days vacation and sick leave

Partially covered health insurance

Free group life insurance

Access to retirement plans

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude for supervisory duties.
• Three years of experience providing therapy for behavioral issues.
• Valid State of Hawaii license in Behavior Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Participate in program planning and implementation activities.
• Conduct research on best practices and evaluate their impact.
• Provide clinical supervision to ABA paraprofessionals.

Skills

Behavior analysis standards

Evidence-based training methods

Consultation with educators

Research and evaluation skills

Education

Master's degree in behavior analysis, education, or psychology

Job description

Behavior Analyst, SR-26

Salary Range: $6,535.00 - $7,952.00 per month.

All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. Placement above the initial step is based on special characteristics, critical needs, applicant’s exceptional qualifications, available funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in program planning, development, and implementation activities.
• Develops and maintains resource materials.
• Determines compliance with behavior analysis standards.
• Conducts research on changes in best practices, laws, rules, and regulations; evaluates their impact on program goals and priorities.
• Identifies problems or issues and addresses or anticipates specific needs.
• Consults with teachers and other school personnel regarding the student’s behavior, recommended interventions, and alternatives for addressing behavior.
• Performs ABA services indicated on the student’s IEP, such as conducting FBA and developing BIP.
• Observes students in the educational setting and conducts functional behavior and other educationally relevant assessments.
• Collaborates with other professionals and related service providers to administer developmental and functional skills assessment for program development.
• Designs behavioral data collection systems, monitors collection, analyzes, and engages in evidence‑based instructional decision‑making.
• Observes, measures, and documents intervention progress and utilizes evidence‑based training methods with staff and students, such as Behavioral Skills Training (BST).
• Facilitates an understanding of behavior principles for school personnel, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Provides clinical supervision over qualified ABA paraprofessionals (e.g., BTs) by observing, training, developing performance expectations, and delivering feedback. Provides training to Department paraprofessionals aspiring to become qualified ABA paraprofessionals.
• Guides behavioral case conceptualization, problem‑solving, and ethical decision‑making repertoires of the BT.
• Oversees and evaluates the effects of behavioral services being delivered by the BT.
• Reviews written materials (e.g., behavior programs, data sheets, reports) and completes BACB’s Competency Assessment or a similar performance evaluation requirement of the current national credentialing organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in behavior analysis, education, or psychology in an acceptable field of study.
• Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible post‑master’s professional experience teaching, counseling, or providing therapy to individuals with emotional, behavioral, or mental health concerns and/or their families. At least one (1) year of this experience must include providing ABA services to individuals with disabilities.
• License: Valid State of Hawaii license in Behavior Analysis issued by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Current valid driver’s license required.
• Supervisory Aptitude: Demonstrated aptitude or potential for supervisory duties through successful completion of assignments involving supervisory responsibilities or as a group/team leader; completion of supervisory training courses accompanied by application of supervisory skills; or favorable appraisals indicating supervisory potential.
• Doctorate Option: Possession of a doctorate degree in behavior analysis, education, or psychology may substitute for all experience requirements.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, National Guard participation, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The department also complies with the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 378, Part I.

Benefits (Summary)

• keeps 13 paid holidays per year (14 in election year)
• 21 days vacation and 21 days sick leave for bargaining units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 13
• State‑sponsored health insurance premiums partially covered
• Free group life insurance for employees and retirees
• Access to Island Flex, TSA, deferred compensation, and other retirement and tax‑advantaged plans
• Workers’ Compensation coverage and social‑security contributions
• Union representation and collective bargaining rights, with optional participation

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first three pay periods of their start date. Payday occurs on the 5th and 20th (or the preceding business day) of each month.