26-27 School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst

KIPP DC•Washington, DC

12d•$82,620•Onsite

About The Position

The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) role is an integral part of the Student Support team, ensuring the principles of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) methodology is implemented with fidelity to significantly improve students’ social and behavioral functioning. BCBA salaries are exempt and start at $82,620 and increase with years of experience. Please see the salary scale here. BCBAs can earn up to $4,000 in renewal add-ons to their base salary each year they return to KIPP DC. This is a Full-time, fully on-site role with an immediate start date. About KIPP DC For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff. Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike. As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community About the Role KIPP DC is looking for a dynamic, committed and flexible school-based behavior analyst to perform behavioral analysis and intervention support for general education students and students receiving specialized education services in grades PreK3 through 12. The KIPP DC school based behavior analyst will work closely with school mental health practitioners, school based student support teams, school leaders, and teachers to execute a tiered approach to behavior support at the school level. This position is This is an exempt position, and reports to the KIPP DC Managing Director of Mental Health.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Behavior Analysis, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education/Special Education, Psychology or a related field.
Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Extensive skills in behavioral assessment and behavior support plan development.
Extensive knowledge of data analysis.
Experience and commitment to working students with limited access to quality educational opportunities.
Ability to lift 10 pounds
Ability to stand frequently
Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools and KIPP DC HDQ
Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an urban public school system.
At least two years of experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Responsibilities

Consult on behavior plans for general education students.
Develop and manage Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students receiving special education services.
Support BIP implementation in classrooms through collaboration, information dissemination, and modeling with teachers and support staff.
Conduct fidelity observations to ensure accurate implementation of strategies.
Collect data related to BIP goals.
Review and update behavior intervention plans in line with IEP compliance schedules.
Attend review meetings with parents and school staff.
Support students and teachers in the self-contained Autism classrooms through collaboration, modeling, and consultation.
Complete comprehensive functional behavioral assessments for general education and students receiving special education services.
Conduct VBMAPP assessments for students in self-contained programming, as appropriate, and consult on instructional instructional goals and methods.
Demonstrates positive, collaborative problem-solving orientation with students, parents and guardians, educators, administrators, community members, and colleagues.
Serves in a consultative role with school teams to offer prevention and intervention strategies for students in the behavior RTI process; and provides consultation on an on-going basis to teachers, parents, and other school personnel to resolve students’ learning and behavioral problems.
Train school staff in creating and executing evidence-based behavior interventions for students, use of data collection tools, skill acquisition and behavior reduction techniques, and how to monitor fidelity.
Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings at schools to provide guidance on IEP goals and supports and student LRE placement.
Coordinate with the KIPP DC Student Support Team on student cases.
Serve as a full-time and engaged member of the KIPP DC team
Believes deeply in the mission and values of KIPP DC
Holds high expectations for each student.
Exhibits positive rapport with students.
Establishes and maintains strong communication lines with all stakeholders: school administrators, teachers, parents, and other staff.
Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience/professionalism.

Benefits

KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.BCBA salaries are exempt and start at $82,620 and increase with years of experience. Please see the salary scale here. BCBA can earn up to $4,000 in renewal add-ons to their base salary each year they return to KIPP DC.
KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.

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