Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)-School Based
About The Position
Accel is seeking a passionate and energetic Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to design and oversee individualized behavior intervention plans for individuals with developmental disabilities. The role applies ABA principles to promote meaningful progress and foster a supportive environment for clients with autism and other developmental disabilities. This is a 12-month, full-time, school-based position, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Paid school breaks include fall, Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks. Accel also observes federal holidays, which often result in three-day weekends. Accel is a nonprofit organization that provides personalized educational, therapeutic, behavioral, employment, life skills, and transitional services for children and adults with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, behavioral challenges, and cognitive disabilities. The work environment is usually moderate to loud, and clients may exhibit physical behaviors such as hitting, biting, or kicking.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans based on applied behavior analysis principles for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
- Conduct behavioral assessments, including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), Functional Analyses (FA), and other direct and indirect assessments, to develop Individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (IBIP).
- Collect and analyze data to inform treatment strategies and ensure measurable outcomes.
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, and educators to coordinate care and support services.
- Develop program goals, protocols, programs, teaching methods, and data collection systems with teachers, therapy staff, and other classroom staff.
- Submit timely reports to supervisors for distribution to parents, school districts, the Department of Education, agencies, or other authorized parties.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation and records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Train staff in behavior management and the implementation of empirically valid procedures for school programs.
- Participate in intake meetings to ensure relevant behavior data and information are collected before a student's start date and to develop appropriate behavior goals and guidelines.
- Provide oversight and consultation to teachers and other staff to help develop academic, behavior, and social-emotional IEP goals.
Benefits
- Paid school breaks, including fall, Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks
- Federal holidays observed, often resulting in three-day weekends
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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