Traveling Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA

The Menta Education Group; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with employer  

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is seeking a Traveling Board-Certified Behavior Analyst to support students’ behavioral growth across Illinois. The role involves assessing development, contributing to IEPs, and delivering FBAs across multiple Menta school locations.

You will collaborate with school teams to implement evidence-based interventions, train staff, and collect data to document student progress. Travel between Waukegan, Machesney Park, and Woodstock sites is required.

Qualifications

• Behavior Analyst licensure and BACB certification
• Experience working as a behavior or autism specialist
• Ability to travel
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong consultative and data analysis abilities
• Creative thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students who exhibit challenging behaviors
• Travel to multiple school locations to support organization-wide initiatives
• Perform functional behavior assessments (FBA) for individual students
• Collaborate with the school team to develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans and oversee those interventions to ensure fidelity
• Develop resources and materials to support individual student interventions and programming
• Train staff in the implementation of interventions and programming
• Develop data collection strategies to monitor student response to intervention
• Assist staff in collecting and analyzing data
• Participate in the development of student IEP’s and in IEP meetings
• Collect data and prepare a variety of reports to document assessment, interventions, and student progress

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Consultative skills

Data analysis

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Travel ability

Job description

Job Description

As a Traveling Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with The Menta Education Group, you will assess the development of students, as well as contribute to student IEP’s for behavioral growth.

Required

Behavior Analyst licensure and BACB certification

This position would entail local and regional reimbursed travel.

Provide services between (3) Menta schools at the following locations:

621 Belvidere Rd. Waukegan IL 60085

8702 N. 2nd St. Unit D Machesney Park IL 61115

1200 Claussen Dr Woodstock IL 60098

Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract)

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students who exhibit challenging behaviors
• Travel to multiple school locations to support organization-wide initiatives
• Perform functional behavior assessments (FBA) for individual students
• Collaborate with the school team to develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans and oversee those interventions to ensure fidelity
• Develop resources and materials to support individual student interventions and programming
• Train staff in the implementation of interventions and programming
• Develop data collection strategies to monitor student response to intervention
• Assist staff in collecting and analyzing data
• Participate in the development of student IEP’s and in IEP meetings
• Collect data and prepare a variety of reports to document assessment, interventions, and student progress

Qualifications

• Required to have Behavior Analyst licensure and BACB certification
• Experience working as a behavior or autism specialist
• Ability to travel
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong consultative and data analysis abilities
• Creative thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003,information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
• Compensation Information:
• https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
• Please refer to the \"Clinical\" section for this position’s category.
• Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/

$60,000 - $75,000 a year

About Menta Academy North

At Menta Academy North, our passionate team is deeply invested in the '3-C Ready' ethos, focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner, ensuring that every student’s individual needs are met with precision and care.

Within the walls of Menta Academy North, classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here, students don't just learn; they engage with knowledge, internalize it, and apply it, setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.

Students Served: PK-21

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group (\"Menta\") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.