Board Certified Behavioral Analyst, Gengras Center School

About the role

This position supports the Gengras Center by assisting the Director and Associate Director in servicing the needs of The Gengras Center while adhering to the State of Connecticut guidelines for special needs students.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service and indirect service to students based on IEP service delivery hours.
• Develop specialized programs for individuals with cognitive disabilities, autism, challenging behaviors or learning differences.
• Train teachers and teacher assistants for specialized program details and data collection.
• Lead or assist in Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans across the Gengras Center.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and the University of Saint Joseph community and maintain the professional standards required to fulfill the position responsibilities.
• Assist in the development of curriculum guidelines and update curriculum model and evaluation system to align with Common Core State Standards as needed.
• Assist with testing materials and implementation for all areas of the curriculum, and three-year reevaluations.
• Analyze pupil and program needs and make program decisions based on information from data collected.
• Ensure the use of behavioral strategies to meet student needs during instruction.
• Assist in the process of orienting new staff.
• Participate in Behavioral Intervention Plan meetings and referrals on an ongoing basis.
• Supervise BCBA candidates for requirement or hours needs towards certification and work with USJ faculty to provide course work in conjunction with supervision.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology or related field and BCBA, Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of Connecticut.
• At least three years’ experience in developing and supporting comprehensive educational programs for individuals with autism and related disabilities.
• Knowledge of staff training, Special Education/Vocational programming, and a functional analysis/assessment and behavioral programming with a concentration on children with autism and intellectual or multiple disabilities.
• Experience working with students with significant behavioral and learning challenges.