BCBA- IDD/Autism School

Devereux•West Chester, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 12-month position specializing in evidence-based behavior change for students with disabilities. The BCBA will impact the individuals they are working with by unlocking their full potential on a daily basis. The role involves working with children with special needs as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports.

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.
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.
Continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day).
403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.