Board Certfied Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Program Directors/Coordinators and the Students’ Teams:
  • Conduct descriptive behavior assessments (including FBAs) and interpret the results of those assessments
  • Design effective behavior analytic interventions
  • Develop data collection systems
  • Develop and supervise implementation of behavior plans
  • Identify the need for program or data collection systems revisions or termination; make revisions as appropriate
  • Teach staff to carry out interventions
  • Ensure that behavior data and graphs are prepared
  • Supervise, monitor and/or assist students in crisis
  • Represent the programs at IEP meetings, monthly room meetings, case conferences, trainings and other meetings as required.
• Coordinate and provide regular trainings to new staff throughout the year and to veteran staff as needed.
• Participate in and complete Safety Care Trainer training; train new and veteran staff in safety care as needed throughout the year.
• Participate fully in any and all physical requirements of the position, i.e. implementing routine behavioral interventions as well as crisis intervention, lifting and transferring students, etc.
• Generate and distribute consultation notes
• Develop and implement social skills groups
• Provide consultation services as may be required on students’ IEPs
• Develop or guide ongoing implementation of teaching procedures for vocational, life skills or academics (district training, ADLs, TA)
• Any other duties assigned by the Coordinator and/or Director.

Qualifications

• BCBA Certification
• Maintain renewal and recertification of BCBA standards
• 3 years experience with students with developmental disabilities who exhibit challenging behaviors as well as students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and those with therapeutic and mental health needs
• Familiarity with relevant regulations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required
• Must be flexible and willing to work in multiple programs
• Master’s Degree in special education, psychology, or a related field from an accredited four year college or university required
• Ideal candidate will have also demonstrated success in consulting and providing workshops and in-service programs.

Benefits

• This position includes working the entirety of a five-week summer program.
• Shore Educational Collaborative staff are part of Massachusetts' State Retirement System.
• All school staff who may be expected to manage behavior must obtain and maintain certification in Shore's approved behavioral safety training program (Safety Care or equivalent).

Pay

$63,037.70 to $123,531 Per Year

Schedule

Full-Time