Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Temporary Full-time 2026-2027 School Year)

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Job summary

Indian River School District in Delaware seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (temporary full-time) for the 2026-2027 school year at Howard T. Ennis School.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, designing and supervising behavior-analytic programs, and training staff and caregivers. Certification and state credentials are required, with a district salary schedule based on experience and degree.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education or a related field is required.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst credential is required.
• Delaware certification as a School Behavior Analyst is required or clearly indicated by the district.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments related to behavioral intervention needs (e.g., functional assessment).
• Design, implement, and monitor skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs.
• Oversee implementation of behavior-analytic programs by others.
• Train caregivers and staff; design behavioral systems and performance management.

Skills

Assessment

Program design

Staff training

Caregiver collaboration

Education

Master's in Special Education or related field

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Delaware certified School Behavior Analyst

Job description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Temporary Full-time 2026-2027 School Year) JobID: 35515

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Behavior Support Therapist
• Date Posted: 5/18/2026
• Location: Howard T. Ennis School
• Date Available: Fall 2026
• District: Indian River School District

Contract Start Date: 9/1/26

Contract End Date: 6/30/27

POSITION: Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Temp FT

START DATE: 2026-2027 School Year

Certification: Must have a Master's Degree in Special Education or a related field; Board Certified Behavior Analyst as credentialed by the BACB; Delaware certified School Behavior Analyst

Qualifications: 3-5 years teaching experience preferred. Clean Criminal Background Check and Child Protection Registry and TB Clearance required prior to employment

Salary: Teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree. Salary Schedule can be found on the district website: https://www.irsd.net/salary-scales

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Conducting assessments related to the need for behavioral intervention (e.g., stimulus preference assessment, functional assessment) or for evaluating behavioral interventions;
• Designing, implementing, and systematically monitoring skill-acquisition and behavior reduction programs;
• Overseeing the implementation of behavior-analytic programs by others;
• Training others including caregivers and staff, designing behavioral systems, and performance management related to concerns impacting educational progress;
• Communicating and collaborating effectively with caregivers and other professionals;
• Other activities normally performed by a behavior analyst that are directly related to behavior analysis, such as attending planning meetings regarding the behavior-analytic program and researching the literature that is relevant to a current client's programming;
• Oversee and manage the district's Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT's) and provide ongoing support and supervision as it relates to the implementation and documentation associated with Behavior Support Plans;
• Other related duties as may be required.

The BCBA will:

• Have a caseload and work with teachers and other specialists to address the behavioral needs of the students.
• Consult with psychologists on more challenging cases to offer behavioral guidance as needed.
• Attend IEPs of students for which behavior is identified as focus area for improvement.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature of the position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of job functions.

The Indian River School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to modify job requirements, and to reject any or all applications for reasonable cause.

The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.