Board Certified Behavior Analyst, BCBA.LABA

Salem Early Childhood Center

LT Substitute Role starting in March 2018 through the end of the school year

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• State certified or certifiable as BCBA
• Experience working with young students with autism
• 1 Year school based experience preferred

Summary

Board certified behavior analyst to work with early childhood/elementary school students, staff and families providing direct service, and consultation. We are seeking a team player, who can multi-task, prioritize and provide meaningful instruction to children and adults. The selected individual will be able to form and maintain relationships with families while respecting confidentiality and enforcing appropriate boundaries. Work is largely within the confines of the school setting, with some home/school facilitation. Must enjoy elementary children and data collection.

General BCBA Responsibilities Include:

• Evaluate students for services (use of ABBLS, VB MAPP, FBA, observational data, checklists)
• Develop data-taking mechanisms and reporting strategies, oversee the collection and analysis of data for student progress
• Develop home program books and ensure consistency in programming, home consults as necessary
• Develop appropriate positive behavior intervention plans, social skills curriculum and individualized goals
• Provide staff with resources, tools, and modeling of techniques
• Ensure behavioral strategies are implemented consistently and accurately across all settings
• Present evidence of student progress toward goals and objectives through regular progress reports & Team meetings
• Work 1:1 with students and run social skill groups as needed
• Provide ongoing training to staff and parent trainings
• Complete needed paper work and job related functions in a timely manner
• Routinely attend district and school based meetings, training and professional development
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Other duties as required by Pupil Personnel Services Director

Salary at Teachers Union Step and Column

BCBA Supervision Available

Applicants please send resume and letter of interest to:

Margaret Marotta

Assistant Superintendent

margaretmarotta@salemk12.org

Position Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer
Salem Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Contact Information
Liza Bento, Director of Human Capital
29 Highland Avenue
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Phone: 978-740-1115
Fax: 978-740-1279
Email: lizabento@salemk12.org