School Based BCBA/LBA

Hawthorne Foundation, Inc.•Hawthorne, NY

12d•$100,000 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hawthorne Foundation Inc. is seeking a School Based BCBA/LBA to join their team. This role focuses on fostering independence, integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing the quality of life for individuals served. The goal is to enable each individual to reach their maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by promoting research and science-based educational practices, particularly applied behavior analysis (ABA). The position involves working directly in assigned classrooms to model and train staff on ABA instructional practices, data collection, analysis, and intervention with student behavior. The ideal candidate will have sensitivity to the needs of students with autism/developmental disabilities and be trained in specific behavior management systems.

Requirements

Master’s Degree
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification
An ability and willingness to train and supervise teachers, teaching assistants and 1:1 aides in appropriate presentation of ABA instruction, and documentation, analysis and intervention with student behavior.
Ability to model appropriate classroom ABA instructional and behavioral practices.
Sensitivity to the communication, academic, and social needs of students with autism/developmental disabilities at all levels of independence.
Must be trained in Handle With Care Behavior Management System (preschool) or CPI (School Age) within three months of assuming position.

Nice To Haves

NYS License Behavior Analyst a plus

Responsibilities

Works directly in assigned classrooms to model and train staff on classroom-based ABA instructional practices, including presenting instruction, data collection, graphing and analyzing data in accordance with IEP goals and NYS Learning Standards
Provides feedback to classroom staff based on observations of implementation of ABA programming and BIPs, ensures that ABA programs are followed, and data is recorded appropriately
Collaborates with special education teachers to collect and analyze data to develop/update FBAs and BIPs. Ensures plans are being followed and that update deadlines are adhered to
Assists with development of and provides ongoing ABA training for teachers, TAs and 1:1s including leading New Hire Orientation trainings as necessary
Assists in the development of ABA professional development modules for classroom staff
Assists special education teachers in conducting individualized assessments of student academic and behavioral functioning on an ongoing basis to ensure the effectiveness of ABA programming and behavior plan interventions.
In conjunction with the Program Principal and special education teacher, develops curricula and behavior procedures to be followed in the classrooms.
Provides support to special education teachers as needed to prepare data/reports for annual and program review CPSE/CSE meeting; attends meetings when necessary
Participates in/presents Parent Education training as appropriate
Meets with Program Principal and classroom staff regularly to review classroom observations of ABA programming and progress with BIP implementation
Provides Program Principal with information needed to complete annual performance evaluations for special education teachers for work related to ABA
Provides supervision to individuals pursuing the RBT credential or working under an active RBT credential, as assigned.
Provides supervision to individuals pursuing BCBA credential, as assigned.
Participates in professional staff meetings, behavior analysis trainings and workshops, and Agency-wide committee meetings
Assists teachers with communication with families/agencies/districts regarding students’ ABA programs when necessary.
Participates in pre-placement screenings and evaluations of prospective students.
Assists staff with crisis response/behavior de-escalation when necessary
Ensures compliance with all Agency and New York State Education Department regulations.
Protects the health, safety and welfare of all students at all times, including following all Agency and NYSED incident reporting requirements.
When necessary to ensure student safety, acts as a substitute teacher in the event the regular special education teacher is not present.
Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.