Board Certified Behavior Analyst

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our Heartshare Education Center (Ages 5-22) team. The BCBA will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring individualized behavior intervention plans for learners with developmental delays and/or disabilities. The role involves collaborating with educators, families, and related service providers to foster a supportive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. **Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:** Behavioral Assessment and Planning - Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) for students exhibiting challenging behaviors. - Develop and implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on assessment data. - Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed to ensure effectiveness. Collaboration and Consultation - Work closely with teachers, teacher assistants, aides, related service providers, and administrators to integrate behavior strategies into classroom routines. - Provide ongoing training and support to staff in implementing behavior plans and interventions. - Partner with families and provide parent counseling and training in a group family engagement session offered at minimum 1x month. Intervention and Monitoring - Utilize evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to address social, emotional, and behavioral goals. - Collect and analyze data to track student progress and inform decision-making. - Prepare detailed reports on student progress and outcomes for Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. - Provide counseling to students as mandated by their IEP. Professional Development and Compliance - Stay informed of best practices and regulatory requirements in ABA and special education. - Ensure all interventions and documentation comply with state and federal regulations under NYSED and Heartshare guidelines. - Participate in regular staff meetings, professional development sessions, and parent workshops as needed. Classroom Assistance - Assist teaching staff with modifications of the physical classroom environment to better serve their students - Provide hands on support to classroom staff on behavior and classroom management - Provide large group and 1:1 hand on training to classroom staff on specific assessments, NET, data collection and other ABA procedures - Participate in the development of ABA programs for all students in classrooms and conduct monthly program reviews to ensure integrity and follow through and to make recommendations as needed - Respond to code whites (emergency behavior intervention) and immediately coach staff through behavioral crises. Provide follow up services as needed - Classroom coverage as needed - Attend IEP annual review meetings, parent/teacher meetings and team meetings as required - Collect and analyze data related to student behaviors, including frequency, duration, and intensity. - Observe and document the student behaviors in various settings and contexts. - Work with students both one-on-one and in group settings to practice new skills and reinforce appropriate behavior. - Use behavior management techniques to de-escalate situations when clients exhibit challenging behaviors. - Provide physical, emotional, and social support during interventions as needed. Physical Demands: - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, talk and hear. - Walk to and from various locations in the building. - May need to stoop, bend, and sometimes lift or push wheelchairs of children being served. - Physical intervention techniques may be required to aid the children in challenging moments. - Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus. - Occasionally travel between sites. - Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 3:30PM- 12 months (SCHOOL CALENDAR) - Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psy…