BCBA with PEL license

SASED; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SASED in Illinois seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead behavioral strategies for students across designated programs. You will oversee programming, provide ongoing supervision, and ensure documentation for Behavior Support Plans is accurate and compliant.

You will train staff on behavior management, collaborate on assessments and intervention plans, and work closely with families and the educational team to support students’ social, emotional, and educational growth.

Qualifications

• State-issued licensure and BCBA certification required.
• Completion of relevant internship or formal training in behavior analysis.
• Competence in behavior management, instructional skills, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-service training on behavior management and crisis intervention.
• Collaborate on Functional Behavior Assessments and behavioral intervention plans (BIPs).
• Oversee RBTs and supervise staff as needed.
• Develop and monitor individualized behavior and instructional plans.
• Maintain data records and report progress of interventions.

Skills

Behavior management

Instructional skills

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

LBSI license (ISBE)

BCBA certification

Internship in behavior analysis

Job description

Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Reports To: Program Coordinator

Job Goal: The BCBA will serve as a member of the SIIS team leading behavioral strategies for students in designated programs.

A BCBA will oversee programming and provide ongoing support and supervision to the educational team as it relates to the implementation and documentation associated with Behavior Support Plans.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License with LBSI, School Psych, Social Worker endorsement issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Certified as a BCBA
• Successful completion of internship and/or formal training in the analysis of behavior and instructional strategies training related to working with clients who have pervasive developmental disorders and related disorders.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management skill, instructional skills, oral and written communication, organizational skills and interpersonal relations
• Ability to work with a variety of clients in regard to age, functionality, and with minimal direction
• Current on all required trainings/certifications

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide in-service training to staff on behavior management, instructional strategies, and crisis intervention techniques as needed.
• Participate constructively in staffings, meetings, and consultations with school personnel regarding students' needs.
• Support staff with technical assistance regarding students demonstrating behavioral, adjustment, and socialization difficulties.
• Maintain collegial and supportive relationships with colleagues, administrators, and community agencies.
• Provide oversight of RBTs as needed
• Collaborate on the creation, implementation, and revision of Functional Behavioral Assessments and behavioral intervention plans (BIPs)
• Develop and implement individualized behavior and instructional intervention plans.
• Monitor progress of intervention plans and strategies through data collection and analysis.
• Respond to crises using physical intervention management strategies, as necessary.
• Collaborate with parents to develop and implement instructional programs and behavior plans in the home.
• Provide consultation and education to parents regarding their child's social, emotional, and educational needs.
• Facilitate parent information and support groups to enhance understanding and involvement in their child's growth and development
• Prepare and deliver group guidance and social skills activities related to self-awareness, social awareness, and coping with disabilities.
• Evaluate students' strengths and weaknesses through formal and informal assessments and suggest appropriate interventions.
• Assist in the formulation of annual goals and objectives addressing students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Engage in continuous professional growth through conferences, professional organizations, and staying informed on current practices in behavior analysis and special education.
• Disseminate and model best practices in behavior management and instructional strategies to staff.
• Develop materials, handouts, and binders for training sessions and presentations.
• Maintain practices compliant with IDEA 2004 and other relevant legal requirements.
• Ensure confidentiality and professional conduct in all interactions and documentation.
• Collaborate with administrators and supervisors to maintain adherence to ethical standards and provide oversight of cases.
• Prepare written reports, behavior plans, crisis intervention plans, and other relevant documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized data records for individual student progress and intervention effectiveness.
• Document and report outcomes of group and individual interventions as required.
• Provide timely and effective crisis intervention for students, staff, and groups.
• Train and support teams in implementing physical management strategies and other de-escalation techniques.
• Serve as a liaison between the school, home, and community to enhance support systems for students.
• Refer students and families to community resources and services that can assist in meeting their needs.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 50 pounds (and/or up to adult size body weight with two-to-three person lift). Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior.

Terms of Employment

195 day work year at compensation set by the SASED Board of Directors.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the SASED Board of Directors policy on the evaluation of licensed staff.