Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Specialized Education Services•Marion Township, OH

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About The Position

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst collaborates with teachers and educational teams to deliver individualized services and support to students. The role involves monitoring student behavior and educational progress, communicating with families, and reinforcing learning and skills using the organization’s model. The BCBA provides behavior training and consultation to school personnel, supports family engagement, and coordinates with external partners and providers to bridge home and school support. They observe students in educational settings, analyze data, conduct assessments, develop recommendations and ABA reports, and help create and implement behavior programs and materials. The position also includes consultation on behavior intervention plans, progress monitoring, participation in team meetings and IEP conferences, and presentations on ABA and behavior modification techniques. Supervision of RBTs, BCBAs, and BCBA trainees may be available.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or graduating/graduated from an ABA program and in the process of or eligible to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst exam.
Proven ability and working knowledge of Microsoft software applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring handling up to 50 pounds or more.
Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students.
Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations to ensure student safety and well-being.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and adolescents in a school setting.

Responsibilities

Provide behavior training and consultation to school personnel.
Facilitate family engagement through general training, newsletters, and access to external supports.
Collaborate with external partners and providers to support students, families, and staff and bridge the gap between home and school.
Observe students in their educational environment, analyze existing data, and conduct assessments as needed, including preference assessments, experimental functional analysis, ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, and PEAK.
Write notes and recommendations for the educational team and prepare ABA reports based on observations and recommendations.
Create behavior programs and strategies and model their implementation in the school environment.
Help create materials such as visual schedules, token boards, and social stories for the educational team.
Facilitate data collection with educational teams to monitor student progress.
Collaborate with the educational team to develop behavior intervention plans for students experiencing behavioral concerns at school.
Review and analyze data, provide follow-up consultation, and assist with modifications as needed.
Help identify and assess behavioral difficulties that interfere with students’ attendance, adjustment, academics, and achievement at school.
Participate in team meetings and IEP conferences.
Help create and conduct presentations on ABA and behavior modification techniques for the educational team.
Provide supervision for RBTs, BCBAs, and BCBA trainees, as applicable.