Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Servingschools; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

403(b) Plan

PD Stipend

PSLF

Work/Life Balance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

CDS Preschool Programs in Maine seeks a BCBA to support children with disabilities ages 3–5 across Brewer, Rockland and Waterville. Travel between sites is required and home base can be in any of the three communities.

You will evaluate and support students receiving special education services, train staff in programming and behavior management, conduct functional assessments, develop behavior plans, and provide implementation guidance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ABA, Special Education, Human Development, or related field.
• Board Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Experience with behavioral assessment and intervention for young children with autism.
• Successful background checks including Maine DOE and DHHS childcare eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and consulting services to preschools.
• Support preschool team in curriculum development and staff training.
• Develop individualized behavior plans based on observation and data.
• Document services accurately and professionally.
• Monitor interventions and support classroom staff.
• Attend IEP and classroom meetings as appropriate.
• Complete CDS reporting and billing accurately and timely.
• Assist program manager in staff training development.
• Function as a confidential employee and preschool leadership team member.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Observation

Data collection

Travel availability

Education

Master's degree in ABA / related field

Job description

Preschool BCBA

This is 40 hour per week, calendar year position with the CDS Preschool Programs unit. This BCBA will work with children with disabilities ages 3-5 at our preschools in Brewer, Rockland, and Waterville. Travel between the locations is required. Home base could be any of the three, depending on where the successful candidate lives.

Salary Range

$75,878 - $94,702 per year

Benefits Of CDS Employment

• Maine State Employee Medical coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• $250 per year Professional Development Stipend
• Maine State Employee Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance)
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• Work/Life Balance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Great coworkers, and the satisfaction of helping kids who really need you!

Summary Description

The BCBA will evaluate and support children receiving special education services in CDS Preschool programs. It will provide training and support to staff with programming and behavior management, complete functional behavior assessments, develop behavior plans and provide consultation on their implementation.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provide clinical and other consulting services to preschools
• Support the preschool team in social and regulatory curriculum development and implementation
• Develop individualized behavior plans based on observation and data, and provide support with staff training and implementation
• Document provision of services in an accurate, thorough, and professional manner
• Monitor interventions by providing support to classroom staff
• Attend and participate in IEP meetings and classroom meetings as appropriate
• Complete billing and other required CDS reporting in a complete, accurate, and timely manner
• Assist the Preschool Program Manager/Curriculum Coordinator in the development and provision of staff training
• Function as a confidential employee and member of the preschool leadership team

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Human Development, or related field
• Board certification in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Experience providing behavioral assessment and intervention for young children with autism and other developmental disabilities
• Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting, and reference checks (Maine DOE Criminal History Records Check and DHHS childcare eligibility are both required)

Required Knowledge, Abilities, And Skills

• Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems, and special education methods
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people
• Ability to provide individual and group services in a variety of settings and models
• Ability to establish an effective rapport/relationship with children and parents
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Ability to adapt therapy techniques to varying personalities and environments
• Ability to travel to a variety of locations to deliver services
• Ability to treat and motivate young children

Veterans’ Preference

Maine law provides a preference to qualified veterans and gold star spouses by ensuring they are offered an interview. For more information, visit: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/veterans-preference-in-job-applications.

Child Development Services serves the early intervention and special education needs of Maine's children birth to age five. We have over 350 employees, a large network of contracted providers and currently serve over 3,500 children ages 0 to 5 years.

CDS consist of 10 principal sites throughout Maine with several satellite offices.

This posting is being offered by an equal opportunity employer.