Behavior Analyst- Education at Melmark – Berwyn, Pennsylvania

Certification as a BCBA required or must be close to sitting for exam.

Melmark Overview

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

Special Education School BCBA Overview

The Behavior Analyst is responsible for the development of clinical and educational programming within the classrooms they supervise. The BCBA will develop and conduct individual behavioral assessments and develop students’ behavior support plans. The BCBA will oversee the implementation of the students’ behavior support plan, data collection and frequent data review. In addition, the behavior analyst will supervise classroom teachers, assisting in the development and implementation of the educational curriculum and individual students’ IEP/ISPs. The BCBA will ensure that the programs are appropriate to the ages and populations served. The behavior analyst will work with residential team members to ensure that there is consistent programming across multiple environments. The behavior analyst will maintain regular communication with parents and facilitate family training. The BCBA will provide school staff with training and evaluation ensuring consistent implementation of student specific programming.

Schedule and Salary Information

• Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm (year-round school program)
• Starting Salary with BCBA: $78,890.00 (+) based on date of bcba certification
• Starting Salary (no bcba- must have masters): $60,320.00 (+) based on years of experience

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology or a closely related field.
• Certification as a BCBA required or must be eligible to sit for exam within 1 year of hiring.
• Significant experience and training in functional behavior assessment, preference assessments, and the application of behavior analytic interventions for students with significant intellectual/developmental disabilities and severe challenging behavior
• Experience in a school setting and/or special education emphasis preferable.
• A valid US Driver’s license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old.

BCBA Responsibilities

• Develops clinical programming within classrooms. Develops and conducts individual behavioral assessments (e.g., functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments) and develop students’ behavior support plans. Ensures the consistent implementation of the students’ behavior support plan,
• Directly supervises classroom teachers and provides training, coaching and evaluation of these positions. Assists classroom teachers in the supervision, training, and evaluation of ABA-Counselors and ensures that adequate staffing patterns are maintained.
• Develops educational programming within classrooms in collaboration with teachers and curriculum coordinators. Assists in the development and implementation of educational curriculum and students’ IEP/ISPs.
• Attends and participates in review meetings for all students on assigned caseload. Makes data-based presentations at all clinical review meetings, following the guidelines established in the review meeting feedback tools. Finds coverage for clinic review meetings when absences occur
• Assists the Director of Education to ensure all educational programs meet regulatory standards. Assures compliance with all regulatory/licensing agencies and cooperates with officials of such agencies during applicable survey processes
• Routine supervisory presence, provides in-class support and direct care coverage as needed.

Benefits

• Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Student Loan Reimbursement
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees

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