School Based Behavior Specialist ('26-'27 School Year)

Bellefaire JCB•Shaker Heights, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Monarch School Behavior Specialist is charged with the responsibility of conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and developing, monitoring and managing individualized Behavior Intervention Plans for the assigned caseload of Monarch students. The Monarch School Behavior Specialist will work under the supervision of a qualified BCBA supervisor as designated by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB®). This position and the associated duties fulfill supervised independent fieldwork requirements as delineated by the BACB.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Must be currently in pursuit of a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, or Psychology and taking coursework approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (pursuing either BCBA or BCaBA).
1Year Educational Aide Permit – Ohio Department of Education
Pass Safety Care Core Curriculum by passing the written exam, attending the full duration of training, participating and passing the required role plays, and demonstrating the full competencies up to and including the Two-Person Stability Hold required.
Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
Anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of others, whether they are clients or not.
Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the field of applied behavior analysis preferred.
Experience working with children with autism and related disorders preferred.
Experience in crisis management preferred.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in supervision with Behavior Analysts, to include attending ABA group supervision meetings twice monthly or as scheduled by the Behavior Analyst Supervisors.
Under supervision of a qualified BCBA supervisor, conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Functional Analyses (FA), as needed, for the assigned caseload of Monarch students.
Under the supervision of a qualified BCBA supervisor, develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans based on FBA results.
Monitor/coordinate implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans across school settings.
Utilize Behavior Skills Training to train others on Behavior Intervention Plans.
Develop and maintain behavioral measurement and collection systems and create graphical data representations and reports for progress-monitoring of students on caseload.
Observe caseload of students in the classroom on a regular and consistent basis.
Organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner and within established time frames.
Under the supervision of a qualified BCBA Supervisor, train staff on principles of applied behavior analysis including defining behavior, reinforcement and punishment, strengthening and weakening behavior, and identification of antecedents and consequences.
Consult and collaborate with directors, supervisors, teachers, and related service providers regarding behavior intervention techniques and strategies.
Communicate objective information to parents and other stakeholders when necessary.
Contribute to the development of behavioral goals and objectives in the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
As necessary, utilize Safety Care procedures, including at a minimum, make use of the necessary Two-Person Stability Hold.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
Keep all required trainings, certifications and licensure current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Respect the privacy of students and hold in confidence all information obtained during the student’s treatment. All student-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
Abide by the code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board ®.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off, including summers and school holidays
100% paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care, plus comprehensive fertility and IVF support
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
Pet insurance
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
Defined benefit pension plan