Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Breakthrough Public Schools; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Holiday and paid time off, development

Job summary

Breakthrough Public Schools seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our Woodland Hills campus in our Multi- Intensive Autism Center. The BCBA will provide ABA programming, oversee program integrity, and supervise BTs and RBTs in line with BACB guidelines.

The role includes collaboration with educational teams, development of IEP goals and BIPs, and active participation in meetings to support student progress and safety. Commitment to culturally responsive practices is essential.

Qualifications

• BCBA and COBA certification in good standing is required.
• Experience with supervising RBTs and coaching BTs/RBTs is required.
• Experience in a school setting and ABA programming is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ABA programming to students in a multi-intensive autism center.
• Oversee integrity of ABA programming and all service activities for assigned students.
• Coaching and supervision of BTs and RBTs in accordance with BACB guidelines.
• Participate in IEP team meetings and assist in developing IEP goals and BIPs.
• Maintain accurate data collection and records of student progress.
• Engage in identity work and culturally responsive pedagogy.

Skills

ABA programming

Data analysis

Coaching BTs & RBTs

RBT supervision

Cultural humility

Data-driven decisions

Education

BCBA and COBA certification

Job description

Breakthrough Public Schools (BPS) is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our Woodland Hills campus in their Multi - Intensive Autism Center.

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst will provide ABA programming to students in our multi-intensive autism center throughout the school day, and will oversee integrity of the programming and all service activities that occur for assigned students. The BCBA will participate in educational team meetings, assist in determining IEP goals, and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) as needed. The BCBA provides coaching to BTs and RBTs, and will provide RBT supervision in accordance with the BACB guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

We have a dedicated team that supports IEP writing and compliance to allow the BCBA time to plan, deliver and respond to programming. IEP writing and compliance are the primary responsibility of the Compliance Manager and NOT the BCBA.

• Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians, and coworkers
• Conduct continuous assessments of students skills and needs.
• Design and effectively deliver developmentally appropriate ABA programming which reflects assessments and goals of individual students
• Collect data and maintain accurate data collections systems
• Work with the faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of assessment and programming
• Establish a classroom culture of high expectations for all students in the center
• Facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress
• Commit to ensuring the safety of the student, and the proper utilization of de-escalation strategies, when needed
• Collaborate with Compliance Managers on IEP development and process
• Keep the center environment organized, attractive and safe
• Provide targeted small group and individual programming to students throughout the day to help them achieve their IEP goals
• Provide a range of antecedent and consequence strategies to meet the needs of all the learners in the center
• Provide coaching and training to BTs & RBTs on the implementation of program modalities and interventions
• Provide RBT supervision in accordance to BACB guidelines
• Keep accurate and organized records of student information
• Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Psychology, Education, Special Education or related field, preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Experience in a school setting required
• Experience utilizing technology in an instructional environment
• Experience with ABA programming and behavior intervention plan (BIP)
• Experience coaching and supervising BTs and RBTs
• Experience with engaging in cultural humility and self-reflection

Licensure and Certification(s):

• BCBA and COBA certification in good standing, required
• Able to supervise RBTs (Completed 8 hour BACB supervision training), required

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Passionate about urban education and working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
• Experience providing targeted and individualized programming to students with autism
• Exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges, and achieve results
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
• Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
• Ability to use and analyze data to drive programing decisions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Performs work in an office setting with moderate levels of noise, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion using computers and phones, with exposure to fluorescent lighting

DISCLAIMER:

The information outlined in this job posting indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.

Breakthrough Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Breakthrough Schools offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision, life and disability coverage. Employees are also required to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).

Benefits:

• Breakthrough Schools offer Medical, Dental, Vision benefits to all full-time employees.
• We also provide Paid Life, STD, LTD, Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account and an Employee Assistance Program.
• We have an exciting holiday and paid time off offering, we also offer training and development opportunities including but not limited to personal development, professional development, and team development opportunities.