Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Special Educator with Significant Behavioral Experience

TrulyHired; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Main Street School in New Hampshire is seeking a BCBA or a special educator with significant behavioral experience to join our team. The BCBA will provide direct daily services 1:1 to a student and create programming, developing and overseeing positive behavior intervention plans for a student with complex needs.

The successful candidate will collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to ensure optimal educational outcomes, with SAU 16 approving the vacancies and guiding district practices.

Qualifications

• BCBA certification or special education certification required.
• Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
• Experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective BIPs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee individualized positive behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Provide 1:1 daily services and programming for the student.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to support outcomes.
• Monitor and adjust BIPs using data-driven methods.
• Assist in crisis intervention and proactive strategies.
• Communicate with families, offering guidance and resources.

Skills

ABA principles

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Time-management

Compassionate and patient

Professional development

Education

BCBA certification or special education certification

Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Special Education, or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Position

Main Street School is currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) or a special educator with significant behavioral experience to join our team. The BCBA will be responsible for providing direct daily services 1:1 to student and creating programming. The BCBA/special educator will develop and oversee positive behavior intervention plans for a student with significant behavioral and communication needs. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and families to ensure the best possible educational outcomes for our students. The IDEA grant will fund this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop individualized positive behavior intervention plan (BIP).
• Provide ongoing support and training for teachers and staff on behavior management techniques and strategies related to students.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the behavior intervention plan and make data-driven adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop a comprehensive support plan for the student.
• Assist in crisis intervention and the development of proactive strategies to prevent behavioral issues.
• Communicate effectively with the family, providing them with resources and guidance to support their child's behavioral development at home.

Desirable Qualities

• Self-starter
• Strong knowledge of applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of educators, staff, and families.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Compassionate and patient approach to working with students with diverse needs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in the field.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) certification or special education certification
• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field
• Experience working in an educational setting is preferred
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective behavior intervention plans

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff, and building administration, as needed
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Posted vacancies in SAU 16 have been approved by the School Board.

It is the policy of SAU 16 not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, age, or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

Selection Procedure

All resumes will be screened, and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process

FLSA Status: Exempt