BCBA School Behavior Analyst

Pacificautism; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stipend for professional development

Medical, dental, and vision insurances

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Job summary

A nonprofit educational agency in Santa Clara is seeking a BCBA - School Behavior Analyst to support K-12 students facing behavioral challenges. In this role, you will provide behavioral consultation, develop training for staff, and oversee programs for students on the Autism Spectrum. The position requires a master's degree in Behavior Analysis, BCBA certification, and strong communication skills. Full-time employees enjoy a competitive salary along with medical benefits and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in good standing with the BACB.
• At least 2 years experience working with special needs population.
• Strong writing skills to document treatment sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavior consultation and services to children in the PACE School.
• Develop training for aides and teachers, present monthly training sessions.
• Conduct direct observations of student behavior and track progress.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Technical understanding of ABA

Teamwork

Education

MA/MS degree in Behavior Analysis or related field

Job description

Description

Enjoy working at one campus with no travel and join a caring and motivated team!

Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to spend your time? Do you want to work with awesome students facing some learning and behavioral challenges? Is working for a non-profit agency important to you? If your answer is Yes! then we want you on our team.

PACE is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic BCBA - School Behavior Analyst to provide behavioral support and program development for K-12 School located at our Santa Clara campus. As a School BCBA, you will oversee and train staff on behavioral programs for students on the Autism Spectrum. You may also assist our on-site after school ABA program.

Essential Functions:

• Provide behavior consultation and services to children in the PACE School and after school services
• Develop training for Aides, Teachers and other staff and present monthly training sessions.
• Develop and review functional and motivational behavior assessments, behavioral plans and interventions.
• Conduct on-site and direct observation of student's behavior and track progress, presenting suitable data assessment for the condition.
• Model the skillful usage of basic behavioral procedures including: behavior specific praise, effective prompting, and behavior reduction procedures.

Benefits of working at PACE

• Supportive and collaborative work environment with high employee morale
• Highly respected nonprofit
• School program is 9am-3pm, M-F, work hours are 8:30am-4:30pm
• Annual stipend for professional development
• Competitive salary
• Full-time employees are eligible for accrued paid sick and vacation leave as well as medical, dental and vision insurances. We also offer a 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% match, upon vesting.

Requirements

The candidate must possess the following minimum requirements for the BCBA position:

• Education – Must possess a MA/MS degree in the field of Behavior Analysis or related field.
• Certifications – Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in good standing with the BACB.
• Experience – Should have at least 2 years experience working with the special needs population.
• Communication Skills – The position requires communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to be playful, creative, and enthusiastic. Strong writing skills are required to document treatment sessions. The candidate must actively participate in meetings with superiors, peers, and other employees. Collaboration and team work are critical skills.
• Management and Organizational Skills – This position requires strong organizational skills with the ability to develop/implement written treatment directions and collect and interpret numeric data. Candidate must possess the skills to effectively train a team of employees.
• Technical Skills – Proficiency in understanding behavior (ABA) literature for program development and implementation is required. Should possess the clinical skills to effectively work with Teachers, Therapists and classroom support staff.
• Driver – The employee must possess a valid California driver’s license with a good driving record, proof of insurance and a vehicle for short trips between campuses.

Physical Requirements

· Pushing and Pulling, Lifting – Must be able to lift and or push at least 35lbs.

· Twisting and Turning – Due to the high activity of the program this position requires the individual to be able to physically bend, squat, reach over shoulders, reach over head, reach outward, kneel, sit, walk, run on normal, slippery, or uneven surfaces and stand.

· Student Behaviors – Must be able to follow all Safety Care Procedures when needed (Training provided).

· Office Work – This position requires the following office work: Keyboard, Mouse, Repetitive Motion of Hands.