Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA (Anticipated)

Berkeley Heights Public Schools; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Heights Public Schools is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Special Services staff. The role involves supporting the district's instructional program by facilitating student growth aligned with educational goals.

The candidate must hold a valid New Jersey teaching certificate and have coursework towards a BCBA certification. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential for working collaboratively with students, staff, and parents.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey teaching certificate is required.
• Evidence of coursework leading to BCBA certification.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support the instructional program to help students achieve social and emotional growth.
• Work with students, staff, and parents in a collaborative manner.
• Ensure compliance with New Jersey special education laws.

Skills

Problem solving

Effective communication

Organization

Planning

Record keeping

Human relations

Education

Valid New Jersey teaching certificate

Coursework towards Board-Certified Behavior Analyst's certificate (BCBA)

Job description

Job Goal

To serve as a member of the district's Special Services staff and support the district's instructional program by facilitating student attainment of social and emotional growth consistent with the goals set forth by the Board of Education and within the resources provided by it.

Reports To

Director of Special Services

Qualifications

• Holds valid New Jersey teaching certificate. Evidence of coursework leading towards the acquisition of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst's certificate (BCBA).
• Demonstrates effective skills in problem solving, communications, organization, planning, record keeping, and human relations.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, administrators, and others.
• Possesses knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education in New Jersey.
• Successfully completes required criminal history check and has proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Salary: as per BHBOE and BHEA negotiated agreement

EEO/AA: It is the policy of Berkeley Heights Public Schools not to discriminate against someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability or genetic information, or other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law and supervisory personnel.

Successful Criminal History Clearance.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate employment authorization.