BCBA- IDD/Autism School

Devereux•West Whiteland Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with children with special needs? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports? At Devereux as a BCBA, you will impact the individuals you are working with by unlocking their full potential on a daily basis. This is a 12-month position specializing in evidence-based behavior change for students with disabilities.

Requirements

Masters’ or Doctoral degree in psychology, special education or related field.
Board Certification in Behavior Analysis or eligible to sit for exam.
Prior experience working with students with special needs.
Prior experience writing FBAs, BSPs.

Responsibilities

Provide direct assistance to educational staff, administrators, behaviorists, students and parents in the areas of behavior change using Applied Behavior Analysis and addressing challenging behaviors of students attending Devereux schools.
Provide individual and group trainings; conduct and support functional behavior assessments and analyses; develop positive behavior support plans; ensure fidelity of implementation of behavior plans
Advise behaviorists, teachers and administrators regarding best practices and regulations
Work as a collaborative consultant with school and agency personnel; provides expertise regarding behavior modification in complex cases; participates in IEP meetings; and becomes a member of the PDE behavior intervention committee.
Provide services and documents that are compliant with federal, state, and local regulations for school based services. Services and documents are based on best practices within Applied Behavior Analysis, research validated methods, and PDE supported procedures and materials.

Benefits

Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields.
Fun, fast-paced supportive environment with opportunities to teach students valuable life skills and be a positive role model
Professional growth opportunities within a clinically based school environment, CEU and continuing education credits
Participate at state and national conferences
Quality Low-Cost Benefits after a 30 day benefit eligibility waiting period
tuition assistance
the opportunity to work for a PSLF qualified employer
ASCEND Career Program
Free Supervision hours!!
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.