School-based Licensed Behavior Specialist/BCBA

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a split location position with one of our charter school partners located in Northeast Philadelphia and our Approved Private School in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will have experience with conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing Positive Behavior Support Plans in a school setting.

Requirements

Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License required
Master’s degree in psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or a related field
Familiarity with IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and IEPs (Individualized Education Programs)
Ability to train and support teachers, staff, and families on behavior management strategies
Comfort working within IEP teams and contributing behavioral recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication for documentation and reporting

Nice To Haves

Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred
Clinical supervision toward BCBA certification is available for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

Oversee a team of behavior therapy assistants, ensuring effective implementation of Positive Behavior Support Plans that monitors treatment fidelity and accurate data collection.
Develop and supervise individualized Behavior Support Plans, incorporating therapy, consultation, and family support to achieve behavioral and communication goals.
Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) for students receiving services, collaborating on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Progress Monitoring.
Supervise behavioral data collection, assess student progress, and revise strategies as needed to support skill acquisition and behavioral improvements.
Maintain accurate and timely records, including progress notes, Progress Reports, Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans.
Provide clinical oversight of Positive Behavior Support Plans, provide professional development to team of behavior therapy assistants and school personnel as requested.