What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) position at New Story Family of Schools?
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at New Story IDS
Smithfield, RI, 02814
Join New Story In-District Services (IDS) as we partner with local school districts to enhance special education by providing BCBAs, Teachers, RBTs, SLPs, and Paraprofessionals for their classrooms. Our mission is to empower educators and support staff to ensure the best outcomes for students with diverse needs. Serving students aged 5-22 across multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania, we work alongside families and schools to create a safe, supportive environment that fosters academic and social success.
What we offer:
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000.00 to support your move
- No Billable Hour Requirements: No minimum billable hour expectations
- Comprehensive Support: Focus on your role with administrative and clinical support—no dealing with insurance, scheduling, or large caseloads
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Flexible Schedule: Adaptable work schedule aligned with the school division calendar
- Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education
- Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, along with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct individual assessments of students to identify learning and behavioral needs and develop initial programming with ongoing modifications.
- Create Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), as well as social skills and skill-based assessments.
- Assist in the development of IEP goals, focusing on behavior reduction, replacement behaviors, and data collection methods.
- Provide direct and indirect behavioral services, interventions, instruction, and supervision to students, teachers, and classroom support personnel in individual and group settings.
- Oversee one or more students' ABA programs in the classroom, including supervision of paraprofessionals working directly with students.
- Provide supervision to assigned RBTs, BTs, and other classroom staff, supporting identified goals in accordance with BACB guidelines.
- Monitor and analyze student progress, delivering daily progress notes for the school and families, and using data analysis to drive adjustments.
- Develop and deliver professional development programs, including instruction in Response to Intervention (RTI) and Behavioral Skills Training (BST) for classroom staff.
- Provide consultation to teachers and classroom support personnel to implement behavioral strategies effectively.
- Assist in the development of behavior strategies and methodologies to ensure student progress, focusing on data-driven solutions.
Qualifications:
- Active Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
- Master's degree in psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or other related fields of study.
Preferred/Nice to have:
- Previous experience working in a school setting, ideally as a BCBA
New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
