Little City · 3 weeks ago
School Board Cert. Behavior Analyst
Main Campus - Little City Center for Education - Palatine, IL 60067
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $80K/yrLittle City is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities, and they are seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to develop and oversee behavior support programs for students with autism and intellectual disabilities. The BCBA will assess individual needs, train staff, and collaborate with educational teams to implement effective behavioral interventions.
EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Fully assesses the individuals on the assigned caseload annually (IEP), conduct functional behavioral assessments, recommend function-indicated and reinforcement-based interventions for challenging behaviors/skill acquisition, and develop written behavior strategies based upon the individual needs
Supervises the implementation of the behavior strategies in the school including skill acquisition goals, behaviors to increase, and behavioral reduction by training paraprofessionals, teachers, related services, group home management and family (if applicable) to ensure that they apply the interventions properly, understand the specific services and outcomes for the individual, and know the procedures for reporting progress
Collaborates with group home Behavior Therapists, Home Managers, and Case Managers in ensuring consistency on skill-acquisition and behavior plans
Provide direct instruction, training, and support to students and staff at regular intervals during the school day
Provide coaching and professional development to staff on skill-acquisition and behavior interventions and supports through the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA)
Work hands-on in classroom environments and throughout school utilizing CPI and Ukeru as necessary and modeling appropriate implantation of the behavior plan and effective crisis management
Proactively identifies program youth behavioral trends and provides behavioral-based recommendations in adjusting interventions and implementation strategies as needed to address trends, including coordinating team members in strategy change discussions
Monitors progress on at least a monthly basis and more frequently if needed to address issues with the individuals progress toward skill-acquisition and behavioral goals and objectives
Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a clinical team along with special education teachers, paraprofessionals, related services, and administrative staff
Effectively manage a caseload, including preparing and submitting all required documentation in a timely manner
Provide BCBA minutes per their IEP and document services. If requested, BCBA will need to provide parents or districted a minute log and data on goals. Additionally, BCBAs will report progress on IEP behavior goals five times annually
Provides agency wide trainings on ABA and related behavioral concepts during each New Employee Orientation (NEO) and as requested. Monitor and provide support for staff in use of applied behavior analysis (ABA) strategies and procedures
Write behavior intervention plans in collaboration with the IEP team. Conduct functional behavior assessments of and recommend function-indicated and reinforcement-based interventions for challenging behavior emitted by children with autism spectrum disorder and other related diagnoses and identifications as part of the re-evaluation process or whenever clinically indicated
Monitor the efficacy of behavior intervention plans through procedural fidelity
Effectively communicate and collaborative with educational teams, school administrators, students, and parents to identify goals, plan and implement research- and/or evidenced-based practices in the delivery of assessment, instruction, and behavioral principles
Share research, effective instructional practices, and emerging trends that can be applied in classroom settings
Supervise Lead Paraprofessionals, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and interns in behavior analysis programs
Collaborate with families in the development of behavior support strategies
Participate in program and classroom meetings as appropriate, including but not limited to, clinical meetings, monthly business meetings, IEP meetings, and committee meetings
Maintain American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR
Successfully complete Little City Foundation required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, or Clinical Coordinator
Qualification
Required
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential is required
Masters Degree in Behavior Analysis and Therapy required
Experience in the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior and skill deficits related to autism spectrum disorder, severe behavior disorder, and intellectual disabilities is required
Strong analytical skills are necessary
Preferred
Experience working in a school or private therapeutic school is preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with employer match
Flexible Spending Accounts ( FSA)
Life insurance
Critical illness
Hospital indemnity
Paid holidays
Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time)
Employee assistance program
Company
Little City
Little City provides the best opportunities for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Founded in 1959
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marie Newman
Chief Executive Officer
Rich Bobby
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2023-03-29
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