BCBA

Applitrack; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L.E.A.S.E. is seeking a qualified professional to support students with behavioral needs in an educational setting in Ottawa, IL.

The role focuses on conducting Functional Behavior Assessments to guide humane, individualized Behavior Intervention Plans and on assisting with plan implementation. The position involves collecting and summarizing behavior data to monitor progress, modeling evidence-based practices for staff, and delivering PD on behavior management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Special Education, social work, or school psychology required.
• BCBA certification, or in process of obtaining.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with staff.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks for self and others.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments to assist the team in developing individualized Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Assist in the implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Collect and summarize behavior data for assessing and monitoring student progress.
• Provide modeling and feedback to educational staff in the implementation of evidence based behavioral and instructional practices.
• Provide professional development trainings to educational staff on evidence based behavior management strategies and other topics as needed.
• Develop transition plans for students returning to their home school districts. Assist and coach districts with the implementation of these plans.
• Provide support for districts seeking assistance with behavioral needs of students.
• Actively participate on various educational teams to support proactive and responsive behavioral interventions to support students with challenging behaviors.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Prioritization

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Special Education degree

Social work degree

School psychology degree

Job description

L.E.A.S.E. is seeking a talented individual with the ability and desire to support student with disabilities with behavioral needs.

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments to assist the team in developing individualized Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Assist in the implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Collect and summarized behavior data for the purpose of assessing and monitoring student progress
• Provide modeling and feedback to educational staff in the implementation of evidence based behavioral and instructional practices.
• Provide professional development trainings to educational staff on evidence based behavior management strategies and other topics as needed.
• Develop transition plans for students returning to their home school districts. Assist and coach districts with the implementation of these plans.
• Provide support for districts seeking assistance with behavioral needs of students.
• Actively participate on various educational teams to support proactive and responsive behavioral interventions to support students with challenging behaviors.

Qualifications:

• Special Education, social worker, or school psychology degree required.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification, or in process of obtaining.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with staff.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize and tasks for self and others.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Critical thinking skills and problem solving.

• Salary: Competitive regional salary