Behavior Analyst (Student Services)

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PSERS retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) seeks a Behavior Analyst to support the Office of Student Services in developing behavior management programs for students with diverse needs. The role collaborates with classroom staff and the program supervisor to implement data-driven strategies.

Responsibilities include observing students, developing data collection methods, revising IEPs when needed, and guiding staff in behavior modification. Travel across Montgomery County is required.

Qualifications

• BCBA certification is required.
• Ability to work as a team and with staff in a courteous, cooperative manner.
• Valid PA driver’s license and travel to classrooms throughout Montgomery County.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to teachers and program supervisor on observing students with management problems and collecting baseline data.
• Develop data collection techniques and describe behavior programs for specific students.
• Assist in developing behavior management programs for the classroom milieu and specific students.
• Attend IEP meetings with parents, teachers and the program supervisor to discuss behavior modification.
• Instruct staff in passive restraint techniques when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Administrator(s).

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with minimal supervis

Education

BCBA certification

Job description

A vacancy exists for Behavior Analyst to work within the Office of Student Services at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit! The Behavior Analyst develops behavior management programs for students with classroom staff and the program supervisor that meet the needs of students from various backgrounds, including students who have experienced school failure, students identified as in need of special education and students with severe behavioral and emotional challenges.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.
• Ability to work as a member of a team. Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people, cooperative, congenial, and self-oriented.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision, ability to read, write, and do simple computation.
• Ability to operate office equipment, use computer technology efficiently, be a proficient typist, and know how to format business correspondence/reports.
• Valid PA driver’s license; this position will require travel to classrooms/programs throughout Montgomery County
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide consultation to teachers and to program supervisors in observing students presenting management problems and in taking baseline data on their behavior.
• Provide consultation to teachers and the program supervisor in selecting and developing appropriate data collection techniques.
• Develop written descriptions of behavior programs for specific students.
• Provide consultation to teachers and the program supervisor in developing behavior management programs for both specific students and the classroom milieu.
• Assist teachers in making IEP revisions when they are necessary in order to implement a behavior modification program.
• Attend IEP meetings with parents along with the teachers and the program supervisor to discuss behavior modification programs.
• Instruct staff members in the use of passive restraint techniques and assist teachers in applying these techniques when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Administrator(s).

Location:

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is located in Norristown, PA and provides services to students in School Age K-12 classrooms located throughout Montgomery County, PA. For additional information about the MCIU Student Services, please visit: https://mciu.org/office-of-student-services/.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 10 months (194 days/year)

Salary:

Bachelor’s, Step 2: $53,997/year

Master’s, Step 2: $65,007/year

*Placement on salary schedule based on experience and/or education beyond the Master’s Degree.

About Us:

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.

Why Should You Apply?

The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include:

• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees’ Retirement System).
• Paid time off benefits.

Key Words:

• Education
• Behavior
• Special Education
• School District
• Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.