Special Education Head Teacher - BCBA Supervision Hours Provided

The Shirley Aninias School•New York, NY

6d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Shirley Aninias School (SAS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate NYS Certified Special Education Head Teacher who has experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodology and is actively enrolled in a Master's program in ABA with the ability to begin accruing fieldwork hours. As a classroom leader, you'll design and deliver individualized instruction for neurodiverse students ages 4–13, lead and mentor your classroom team, and accrue supervised fieldwork hours toward your BCBA under our on-staff Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This is a rare chance to lead a classroom and grow into a behavior analyst at the same time. On-site BCBA supervision toward your BACB supervised fieldwork hours (restricted and unrestricted), per current BACB requirements. Hands-on experience with behavior plans, skill-acquisition programs, and data analysis. Direct mentorship from a BCBA and a full multidisciplinary team. A clear growth path within SAS as you complete your certification.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Childhood/Special Education
NYS Teaching Certificate
Actively enrolled in a Master's program in ABA (or a BCBA-verified course sequence) with the ability to begin accruing fieldwork hours
Experience implementing ABA methodology with neurodiverse students and students with behavioral challenges
Demonstrated ability to lead a classroom team and model best practices in instruction and behavior support
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively on a team

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DTT, NET, BST, and ABA assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R)
Comfort with SmartBoards, Chromebooks, and Google Workspace
Interest in a long-term career as a behavior analyst

Responsibilities

Lead, guide, and mentor your classroom team, modeling best practices in instruction and behavior support
Supervise and support Assistant Teachers and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
Set a professional, inclusive tone and enforce school policies consistently
Design and deliver individualized and small-group instruction on goal acquisition, social skills, and communication, aligned to each student's IEP
Develop and submit timely, differentiated lesson plans
Implement behavior plans per students' BIPs and collect data as directed by the supervising BCBA
Implement Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Teaching (NET) for skill acquisition
Administer ABA assessments, including the VB-MAPP and ABLLS-R
Use Behavior Skills Training (BST) to train Assistant Teachers and RBTs in ABA methodology
Manage maladaptive behavior using protocols such as DRA and DRO under direct BCBA supervision
Carry over daily routines, support ADL skills, and lead community outings to practice real-life skills