BCBA (PBIS School) (part-time contract 6-months)

BCBA (PBIS School) (part-time contract 6-months) Waltham, MA Job Details Full-time $80,000

• $84,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Gym membership Life insurance Qualifications Crisis intervention Behavior management for students with special needs Working with individuals with developmental disabilities Professional collaboration in IEP development Teacher collaboration Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Professional development facilitation in schools Caseload management Writing skills Mid-level Master's degree Analysis skills Classroom behavior modification Working with students Implementing behavioral health therapy programs BCBA Progress documentation Data collection Autism spectrum disorders support Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for children Crisis management Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Training delivery Staff development Full Job Description Milestones Day School and Transitions Program is a year-round private special education school located in Waltham, MA and works with students with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and a variety of attention and/or psychiatric challenges.

We service students ranging in age from elementary grades through post high school, and our staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to support students in particular grade cohorts. We are currently recruiting for a BCBA

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst to join our team for 2-3 days a week for a 6 month contract to assist with partial leave of absence coverage.

We offer a unique and intensive year-round academic and therapeutic programming in a state of the art building. Our students are highly supported by a full clinical staff working on multidisciplinary teams that consists of Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Principals, Mentor Teachers, Reading and Math Specialists, and Directors. We have a low student to staff ratio and our population consists primarily of students with diagnoses on the Autism Spectrum, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders.

Job Summary:

Provide training to staff members on best practices for classroom and individual student management while working collaboratively with teachers to create Individual Response and Intervention Programs. This position will focus on the social and emotional development of the students with relation to their behaviors.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Behavior Management
• Support an assigned caseload for BCBA consultation
• Attend any meetings regarding students on your caseload (IEPs, cohort meetings, mini clinics, IEP prep meetings, student management meetings, etc.
• In the moment crisis support as needed
• Support Lunch block 2-3x a week for behavior management
• Oversee and support students behavioral issues as needed
• Create Individual Response and Intervention Plans, and meeting with parents to review, obtain consent, and answer questions
• Train staff on data collection for targeted items
• Graph data and share results with parents and involved staff (teachers, counselors, therapists). Discuss potential program changes based upon data collection
• Revise Individual Response and Intervention Plans if students have not made sufficient progress
• Participate in new hire orientation and training for classroom management
• Responsible for writing IEP goals/benchmarks and progress notes as needed
• Document consultation services as specified on students service delivery grid
• Perform and write FBAs as needed
• Become Safety Care certified and work with other certified instructors to train all staff members accordingly
• Provide classroom consultation and effective implementation of therapeutic behavioral interventions
• Other responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a Master's degree and active BCBA certification is required
• 3+ years of relevant experience is preferred, including experience with students with high functioning autism
• Passion for special education and proven ability in behavior management
• Strong ability to take initiative, manage strategically, and respond functionally on a day to day basis
• Enjoys working as a consultative member of multidisciplinary teams within a therapeutic milieu.

Demonstrated ability to understand students as a whole and collaborate on developing appropriate interventions

• Strong writing skills, analytical abilities, and effectiveness with staff training
• Supportive, adaptable, and collaborative team player.

MILESTONES PROVIDES EXCELLENT BENEFITS, INCLUDING

• Competitive salary (pro-rated for part-time if applicable
• 6 weeks of paid Vacation, 8 Sick days, and 2 Personal days in addition to scheduled holidays. Earn 1 additional Vacation day after 1 year of service and up to 2 additional days for every year of service thereafter (PTO pro-rated to length of contract
• Medical Insurance including Fitness Center Reimbursement and Annual Physical Exam Bonus
• Dental Insurance & Vision Plan
• Onsite Workout Facility
• 401K Plan, Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave and Pre-tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Community Service Opportunities
• Half-day Summer Fridays
• We supply all materials (no out-of-pocket expenses!
• Employer sponsored conference and workshop attendance for professional development
• Supportive and collaborative co-workersPlease submit your resume and 2-3 professional references for consideration.

MissionMilestones, Inc. cultivates the potential of every student and young adult by recognizing their strengths, unique needs, and learning differences. Our goal is to ensure that each individual reaches their highest level of success by connecting them to new learning opportunities that help achieve greater independence, foster self-confidence, and create meaningful relationships at school and beyond. Join our winning team today!