2026-2027 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Breakthrough Public Schools Home Office•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Breakthrough Public Schools (BPS) is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our VPWH campus in their Multi - Intensive Autism Center. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst will provide ABA programming to students in our multi-intensive autism center throughout the school day, and will oversee integrity of the programming and all service activities that occur for assigned students. The BCBA will participate in educational team meetings, assist in determining IEP goals, and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) as needed. The BCBA provides coaching to BTs and RBTs, and will provide RBT supervision in accordance with the BACB guidelines. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: We have a dedicated team that supports IEP writing and compliance to allow the BCBA time to plan, deliver and respond to programming. IEP writing and compliance are the primary responsibility of the Compliance Manager and NOT the BCBA. Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians, and coworkers Conduct continuous assessments of students skills and needs. Design and effectively deliver developmentally appropriate ABA programming which reflects assessments and goals of individual students Collect data and maintain accurate data collections systems Work with the faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of assessment and programming Establish a classroom culture of high expectations for all students in the center Facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress Commit to ensuring the safety of the student, and the proper utilization of de-escalation strategies, when needed Collaborate with Compliance Managers on IEP development and process Keep the center environment organized, attractive and safe Provide targeted small group and individual programming to students throughout the day to help them achieve their IEP goals Provide a range of antecedent and consequence strategies to meet the needs of all the learners in the center Provide coaching and training to BTs & RBTs on the implementation of program modalities and interventions Provide RBT supervision in accordance to BACB guidelines Keep accurate and organized records of student information Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture

Requirements

Master’s degree, required
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Experience in a school setting required
Experience utilizing technology in an instructional environment
Experience with ABA programming and behavior intervention plan (BIP)
Experience coaching and supervising BTs and RBTs
Experience with engaging in cultural humility and self-reflection
BCBA and COBA certification in good standing, required
Able to supervise RBTs (Completed 8 hour BACB supervision training), required
Passionate about urban education and working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
Experience providing targeted and individualized programming to students with autism
Exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges, and achieve results
Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
Ability to use and analyze data to drive programing decisions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Psychology, Education, Special Education or related field, preferred

Responsibilities

Provide ABA programming to students in our multi-intensive autism center throughout the school day.
Oversee integrity of the programming and all service activities that occur for assigned students.
Participate in educational team meetings.
Assist in determining IEP goals.
Develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) as needed.
Provide coaching to BTs and RBTs.
Provide RBT supervision in accordance with the BACB guidelines.
Conduct continuous assessments of students skills and needs.
Design and effectively deliver developmentally appropriate ABA programming which reflects assessments and goals of individual students.
Collect data and maintain accurate data collections systems.
Work with the faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of assessment and programming.
Establish a classroom culture of high expectations for all students in the center.
Facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress.
Commit to ensuring the safety of the student, and the proper utilization of de-escalation strategies, when needed.
Collaborate with Compliance Managers on IEP development and process.
Keep the center environment organized, attractive and safe.
Provide targeted small group and individual programming to students throughout the day to help them achieve their IEP goals.
Provide a range of antecedent and consequence strategies to meet the needs of all the learners in the center.
Provide coaching and training to BTs & RBTs on the implementation of program modalities and interventions.
Keep accurate and organized records of student information.
Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life and disability coverage
Paid Life
STD
LTD
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
holiday and paid time off offering
training and development opportunities including but not limited to personal development, professional development, and team development opportunities