26-27 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Full Time

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy • Cumberland, RI

83d • $26 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket. The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP’s scholars will graduate empowered as learners, individuals, and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers. Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics. We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.

Requirements

• Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst required
• Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management skill, instructional skills, oral and written communication, organizational skills and interpersonal relations

Nice To Haves

• Experience with diverse student populations strongly preferred
• CPI Training preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer behavior intervention plans and tailor interventions as needed
• Meeting with families and school staff to discuss the scholar’s behavior intervention plans and progress and recommend ways to address behavioral issues
• Developing individual plans to correct, maintain, or improve certain behaviors
• Provide direct instructional supports including, but not limited to, practicum supervision/teaching, class instruction and in-service instruction to other support professionals.
• Provide on-going training and support to support professionals and ABA implementers
• Ongoing training and supervision of paraprofessional staff in implementation of behavior reduction strategies
• Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools, to conduct functional assessments and analyses when appropriate, and to develop appropriate behavior strategies and intervention plans
• Meeting with scholars to observe and assess scholar behavior
• Meeting with families and school staff to discuss the scholar’s behavior intervention plan and progress and recommend ways to address behavioral issues
• Helping scholars set and meet behavior goals
• Keeping detailed notes of scholar progress

Benefits

• Competitive salary range commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan
• Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests
• Collaborative, team-driven culture
• Instructional coaching
• Referral bonuses
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and access to tuition reimbursement for all employees
• All staff members receive a minimum of 9 personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
• Generous parental leave benefits (paid time off, extended leave available, etc.)
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)
• Longevity Bonuses
• Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)
• School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)
• Paid summer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level