What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst position at Hawkswood School?
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Hawkswood School is searching for a full time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing team. The role of the BCBA is to collaboratively develop and implement behavioral interventions to facilitate students’ attainment of social and emotional growth consistent with the goals set forth by Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and with the total educational philosophy and goals of Hawkswood School. This new position is available starting immediately or with proper notice to current employer.
The BCBA works in coordination with school staff members, administration, and parents in identifying social/behavioral issues, as well as planning, developing, and implementing programs for students to remediate behavioral and social issues. The BCBA communicates effectively and provides ongoing training for teachers, related services providers, paraprofessionals, and other support staff in the areas of behavior management skills and affective education.
Hawkswood School runs a 12-month program. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm.
Competitive salary based upon years of experience and level of education achieved, ranging between $78,000 and $105,000 per year.
Hawkswood School offers a full benefit package that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.
Hawkswood School is a private school in Eatontown, New Jersey, approved by the State of New Jersey to provide special education services and supports to students on the autism spectrum and to students with multiple disabilities, ages 3 to 21. We are committed to empowering students with disabilities to be self-expressed, self-directed and contributing members of their families and communities.
Please visit our website to see who we are and what we do: www.hawkswoodschool.net
Qualifications
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
- A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college
- Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) Certification
Previous school-based professional experience is preferred.
Please apply for this position if you:
- Value and model integrity, transparency, passion, innovation, insight and initiative.
- Are outcomes-oriented and can work within an evidence-based model.
- Are a team player and support consensus-based decision making.
- Are committed to fostering and maximizing functional communication and skills, student independence, and empowering our students by supporting their self esteem.
- Have knowledge of and experience with the diverse needs of children with autism, multiple disabilities, and significant health issues, and an understanding of their associated behavioral characteristics.
- Have knowledge of and experience with appropriate special education classroom practices and curricula.
- Have strong ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with students, parents, and school personnel.
- Have strong ability to train others in the application of behavior management techniques.
EOE / MF. Hawkswood School is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $78,000 - $105,000
