A unique and rare opportunity to start and develop an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) program for grades K to 5th at The Villages Charter School Autism Center. We are looking for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who will have an imprint on policy, vision, and all behavioral programming. The successful candidate will work one-to-one with students as well as directing a team of registered behavior technicians (RBT) and related services personnel with a primary focus on safety and client progress.
This BCBA will ensure high-level, developmentally appropriate ABA behavioral and instructional strategies for students on all levels of the autism spectrum. The BCBA will serve as the campus data analyst and provide RBT supervision for the campus.
Candidates must be experienced in a school setting with the content, design, implementation, and oversight of ABA behavior strategies. This candidate must demonstrate the ability to observe student behavior and provide direction to the RBTs. The BCBA will develop ABA programs to promote a positive school culture that focuses on implementing a best-practice educational model to achieve optimal results for students.
DESCRIPTION: The Villages Charter School Autism Center is accepting applications for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for the 2024-2025 School year. This position will be at The Villages Charter School Autism Center on the Buffalo Ridge campus.
Applicants must complete The Villages Charter School online application. In order for the application to be complete, you must also include a resume and copies of all transcripts.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
To provide leadership and behavioral expertise for all aspects of an ABA program to enhance student growth and family partnerships.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The expectations include the following and other duties as assigned:

• Work directly with staff to support students who exhibit challenging behaviors, which may range from mild to extreme
• Work with staff to ensure ABA-based skill acquisition programs are implemented in the areas of academics and functional/life skills
• Ensure implementation of Promoting Emergence of Advanced Knowledge (PEAK) programming for students in need of Discrete Trial Teaching
• Perform functional behavior assessments (FBA) for individual students
• Train staff in the implementation of interventions and programming
• In collaboration with the Director, adopt and oversee implementation of curriculum for all school programming
• Develop and ensure implementation of data collection strategies to monitor student response to intervention
• Ensure data is being reported and analyzed weekly to monitor and adjust student programming as needed
• Participate in the development of students' Individual Education Plans (IEP) and in IEP meetings
• Participate in problem-solving team meetings and tasks
• Collect data and prepare a variety of reports to document assessment, interventions, and student progress
• Assist with hiring and onboarding new RBTs
• Interact with and support parents, including relevant training
• Promote and support staff morale and staff growth
• Coordinate with other schools for intake and inclusion opportunities
• Monitor behavior analytic literature and attend relevant workshops/conferences
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Director
• Assist in the development of policies, administrative guidelines, and implementation of strategies for behavioral services
• Be familiar with federal and state regulations/laws that govern Exceptional Student Education (ESE) or special education
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree or higher
• Active Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) required with a track record of success implementing ABA as a school leader or other high-volume clinical setting
• At least one year of supervised BCBA work experience
• Three or more years of behavioral work (with children) experience preferred
• At least five years of experience working with students with moderate to severe autism or related disabilities
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Creative and critical thinker who can adjust programming and develop interventions for a diverse student population

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Noise level in the work environment is moderate.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be full time for 260 days beginning on July 1. Benefits shall be paid consistent with the The Villages Charter School, Inc. (VCS) policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment are those established by TVCS AC Board of Directors.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of TVCS AC policy on evaluations of personnel.