Educational/Behavioral Specialist I

Eastconn • Columbia, CT

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About The Position

EASTCONN is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to support its Bridges Community School in Columbia, Connecticut. The specialist will use applied behavior analysis (ABA) to support the development, implementation, and progress monitoring of behavior support plans in public and private educational settings. The role includes training school-based personnel to implement strategies outlined in students’ educational programs, providing staff feedback and professional development on best practices for supporting students with special needs, and participating in team meetings and PPTs to support program development and implementation.

The qualified candidate will have experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to inform future programming decisions; conducting functional behavioral assessments (FBAs); developing and implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs); and writing reports and developing and implementing behavioral strategies. A master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, school psychology, education, or another related field is required. Candidates must hold the Board Certified Behavior Analyst credential and an active Connecticut Behavior Analyst license.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, school psychology, education, or another related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst credential.
• Active Connecticut license as a Behavior Analyst.
• Experience in data collection, organization, and analysis for future programming decisions.
• Knowledge and skills in conducting functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) and developing and implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Skills and experience in report writing and developing and implementing behavioral strategies.

Responsibilities

• Use applied behavior analysis (ABA) to support program development, implementation, and progress monitoring of behavior support plans in public and private educational settings.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to inform future programming decisions.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBAs).
• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and behavioral strategies.
• Train school-based personnel to implement strategies outlined in students’ educational programs.
• Provide staff feedback and professional development on best practices for supporting students with special needs.
• Write reports.
• Attend and participate in team meetings and PPTs to support program development and implementation.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including participation in the Connecticut State Partnership Health Plan where applicable.
• Retirement plan participation.
• Paid sick leave and personal leave, as applicable.
• Employer-paid life insurance and voluntary employee-paid supplemental life insurance available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time