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Melmark · 2 weeks ago

Behavior Analyst- Education

Berwyn, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education and therapeutic services. The Behavior Analyst is responsible for the development of clinical and educational programming, conducting behavioral assessments, and supervising classroom teachers to ensure effective implementation of behavior support plans.

CommunitiesEducationHealth CareNon ProfitResidential

Responsibilities

Develops clinical programming within classrooms. Develops and conducts individual behavioral assessments (e.g., functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments) and develop students’ behavior support plans. Ensures the consistent implementation of the students’ behavior support plan

Directly supervises classroom teachers and provides training, coaching and evaluation of these positions. Assists classroom teachers in the supervision, training, and evaluation of ABA-Counselors and ensures that adequate staffing patterns are maintained

Develops educational programming within classrooms in collaboration with teachers and curriculum coordinators. Assists in the development and implementation of educational curriculum and students’ IEP/ISPs

Assists the Director of Education to ensure all educational programs meet regulatory standards. Assures compliance with all regulatory/licensing agencies and cooperates with officials of such agencies during applicable survey processes

Qualification

Applied Behavior AnalysisFunctional Behavior AssessmentBehavior Analytic InterventionsSpecial Education ExperienceMaster’s DegreeSupervisionTrainingCommunication Skills

Required

Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology or a closely related field

Significant experience and training in functional behavior assessment, preference assessments, and the application of behavior analytic interventions for students with significant intellectual/developmental disabilities and severe challenging behavior

Experience in a school setting and/or special education emphasis preferable

A valid US Driver's license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old