Behavioral Specialist/BCBA

Wissahickon School District; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Specialist/BCBA for the upcoming school year. This role focuses on fostering equity and inclusion, providing essential support to students with behavioral and social challenges. The successful candidate will conduct assessments, design intervention plans, and collaborate with staff and parents to ensure student success. Join a supportive community that values your contributions and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. If you are passionate about education and dedicated to helping students thrive, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a BCBA or BCABA.
• Experience working with students with autism.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional analysis assessments and write behavior intervention plans.
• Design and implement behavioral management programs.
• Consult with teachers on behavioral, social, or personal issues.

Skills

Behavioral Analysis

Consultation Skills

Data Collection

Training Staff

Education

Master’s Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Exciting opportunity for the 2025-26 School Year! At Wissahickon School District, we are looking for individuals who will foster EQUITY and INCLUSION in our schools, seeking to create a learning community in which all students and staff are appreciated, inspired, and equipped to engage and excel. I encourage you to visit our website to learn more.

Wissahickon applies a full-year professional public education experience to already highly competitive contracted salaries with excellent benefits. Apply today if you want to truly BELONG at Wissahickon.

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Position Title:

Behavioral Specialist/BCBA

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Specialist conducts functional analysis assessments and writes behavior intervention plans. Responsible for generating and implementing programs to remediate behavioral and social problems for students eligible for severely emotionally disturbed and autistic programs. Provides consultation to school personnel and parents, serves as the district’s behavioral intervention case manager, trains personnel, and offers ongoing consultation and feedback related to behavioral treatment. Additional duties may include consultation on inclusion, participation in IEP meetings, curriculum development, and training staff and parents on positive behavioral supports.

Qualifications:

Current certification as a BCBA, BCABA, or eligibility for certification, with a Master’s Degree in a relevant field. Must have experience working with students with autism.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Screen referrals for behavioral assessments and interventions.
2. Participate in identifying social/behavioral problems as part of a team.
3. Design, implement, and follow up on behavioral management programs.
4. Consult with classroom teachers regarding behavioral, social, or personal issues.
5. Conduct observations, data collection, and interviews.
6. Train staff in data collection and intervention strategies.
7. Analyze data to determine functions of behaviors.
8. Graph data and include in assessment reports.
9. Train staff on behavioral intervention implementation.
10. Provide ongoing feedback to staff on treatment integrity.
11. Adjust behavioral plans based on data-driven decisions.
12. Ensure timelines are met for assessments and interventions.
13. Assist in developing and documenting intervention processes.
14. Monitor progress of behavioral plans to ensure student success.
15. Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

This description is not exhaustive; employees may be required to follow additional instructions and perform other duties as requested by administration.

Wissahickon School District is an equal opportunity employer.