Behavior Analyst- Education

Melmark

Berwyn (PA)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan & 403(b) with employer匹配

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Conference & Research Opportunities

Onsite CEUs

Job summary

Melmark is a nonprofit organization delivering evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services. The Behavior Analyst will develop and supervise clinical programming within classrooms and implement behavioral plans for students with autism and multiple disabilities.

The BCBA role requires a Master’s or BCBA eligibility, supervision of staff, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with families and residential teams.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology or a closely related field.
Certification as a BCBA required or must be eligible to sit for exam within 1 year of hiring.
Significant experience and training in functional behavior assessment, preference assessments, and the application of behavior analytic interventions for students with significant intellectual/developmental disabilities and severe challenging behavior
Experience in a school setting and/or special education emphasis preferable.
A valid US Driver’s license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old.

Responsibilities

Develops clinical programming within classrooms. Develops and conducts individual behavioral assessments (e.g., functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments) and develop students’ behavior support plans. Ensures the consistent implementation of the students’ behavior support plan.
Directly supervises classroom teachers and provides training, coaching and evaluation of these positions. Assists classroom teachers in the supervision, training, and evaluation of ABA-Counselors and ensures that adequate staffing patterns are maintained.
Develops educational programming within classrooms in collaboration with teachers and curriculum coordinators. Assists in the development and implementation of educational curriculum and students’ IEP/ISPs.
Attends and participates in review meetings for all students on assigned caseload. Makes data-based presentations at all clinical review meetings, following the guidelines established in the review meeting feedback tools. Finds coverage for clinic review meetings when absences occur
Assists the Director of Education to ensure all educational programs meet regulatory standards. Assures compliance with all regulatory/licensing agencies and cooperates with officials of such agencies during applicable survey processes

Skills

BCBA certification

Functional behavior assessment

Preference assessments

Data collection

Behavior analytic interventions

Education

Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

Job description

Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm (year-round school program)

Certification as a BCBA required or must have completed masters in aba program with ability to sit for bcba exam.

Melmark Overview

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

Special Education School BCBA Overview

The Behavior Analyst is responsible for the development of clinical and educational programming within the classrooms they supervise. The BCBA will develop and conduct individual behavioral assessments and develop students’ behavior support plans. The BCBA will oversee the implementation of the students’ behavior support plan, data collection and frequent data review. In addition, the behavior analyst will supervise classroom teachers, assisting in the development and implementation of the educational curriculum and individual students’ IEP/ISPs. The BCBA will ensure that the programs are appropriate to the ages and populations served. The behavior analyst will work with residential team members to ensure that there is consistent programming across multiple environments. The behavior analyst will maintain regular communication with parents and facilitate family training. The BCBA will provide school staff with training and evaluation ensuring consistent implementation of student specific programming.

Schedule and Salary Information

Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm (year-round school program)
Starting Salary with BCBA: $89,440.00 (+) based on date of bcba certification
Starting Salary (no bcba- must have completed masters in aba program degree completed and ability to sit for BCBA exam): $72,800.00 (+) based on years of experience

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology or a closely related field.
Certification as a BCBA required or must be eligible to sit for exam within 1 year of hiring.
Significant experience and training in functional behavior assessment, preference assessments, and the application of behavior analytic interventions for students with significant intellectual/developmental disabilities and severe challenging behavior
Experience in a school setting and/or special education emphasis preferable.
A valid US Driver’s license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old.

BCBA Responsibilities

Develops clinical programming within classrooms. Develops and conducts individual behavioral assessments (e.g., functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments) and develop students’ behavior support plans. Ensures the consistent implementation of the students’ behavior support plan,
Directly supervises classroom teachers and provides training, coaching and evaluation of these positions. Assists classroom teachers in the supervision, training, and evaluation of ABA-Counselors and ensures that adequate staffing patterns are maintained.
Develops educational programming within classrooms in collaboration with teachers and curriculum coordinators. Assists in the development and implementation of educational curriculum and students’ IEP/ISPs.
Attends and participates in review meetings for all students on assigned caseload. Makes data-based presentations at all clinical review meetings, following the guidelines established in the review meeting feedback tools. Finds coverage for clinic review meetings when absences occur
Assists the Director of Education to ensure all educational programs meet regulatory standards. Assures compliance with all regulatory/licensing agencies and cooperates with officials of such agencies during applicable survey processes
Routine supervisory presence, provides in-class support and direct care coverage as needed.

Benefits