Board Certified Behavior Analyst Leave Coverage (SY25-26)

UP Education Network•Dorchester, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UP Education Network is a non-profit school success organization that addresses inequities in public school systems. UP provides differentiated support to historically under resourced schools through a partnership with districts and the state. Since opening its doors in 2010, UP Education Network has focused on taking the lowest-performing schools in Massachusetts and transforming those schools into exceptional learning environments. We manage two campuses in Dorchester, serving over 1,300 students in Boston Public Schools (BPS) from grades pre-K through 8th. Our schools operate with charter-like autonomy while our network provides comprehensive support and management that builds capacity for schools to focus deeply on students. Role The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at UP Academy holds the primary responsibility for overseeing data collection systems for individual students and classrooms. The BCBA will work closely with staff to ensure that all methodologies and curriculum are evidence-based and reflect the most recent research findings. Please note that this is a leave coverage role. The salary for this role is $385.30 per day as aligned with the long term substitute rate within the Boston Teachers Union and Boston Public Schools.

Requirements

Previous experience in ABA and working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
A passionate belief in UP Academy’s mission and educational model
A strong belief in UP Education Network’s core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Growth, Engagement and Resilience
An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them
An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges
Proven track-record of high achievement
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills
A sense of humility in the face of success
Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
Experience with mild to moderate disabilities
Bachelor’s degree is required
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required
An ability to meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and "Highly Qualified" according to NCLB
Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct instruction of students in the program; methodologies including but not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis and Discrete Trial Training
Develop individualized curriculum and support with generalization
Instruct social skills curriculum and support with generalization
Support the case management of all students' IEP services including development and implementation of goals and objectives and progress reporting
Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation and use this evidence to determine goals, objectives and directions
Maintain close communication with families, inviting families for consultation when necessary
Develop behavior protocols and data collection systems
Consult with teachers, administrators, and other staff members within larger school community to identify and develop increased opportunities for inclusion, and assist in the implementation of accommodations
Assist classroom teachers in maintaining the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes
Assist other members of the UP Academy faculty in resolving psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary problems of students
Observe students in and out of classroom activities during the school day
Support teachers in the preparation of report cards, education records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms
Participate in IEP meetings
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or his/her designee