What are the responsibilities and job description for the BCBA position at Melmark?
Educational Coordinator
$15,000 sign on bonus
Melmark Overview
Melmark is a not-for-profit 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.
Educational Coordinator & Department Overview
The Educational Coordinator is responsible for fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment designed to promote intellectual, emotional, and social growth. They will collaborate in developing/implementing teaching plans that are appropriate to the ages and populations served, specifically children and adolescents (ages 3-21 years) with emotional, developmental and/or behavioral needs. The Educational Coordinator ensures implementation of the curriculum in conjunction with Lead Special Education Teachers, and in collaboration with Massachusetts DESE Educational Administrators. Populations served are intensely challenging. Educational Coordinators are expected to implement highly technical clinical and teaching programs that require them to be constantly alert, attentive and ready to respond to student’s needs.
Schedule and Salary Information
Mon-Fri
From $85,000/year
Educational Coordinator Requirements
- Masters Degree in Education, Special Education, or ABA
- BCBA Required
- Severe Special Education certification preferred
- At least 3 years’ experience in a special education setting and supervisory experience.
Educational Coordinator Responsibilities
- Serves as a clinician for a caseload of students
- Completes annual/intake assessments and reports
- Prepares for IEP meetings, including IEP writing for behavior need area, Behavior Support Plan (BSP) development, Functional Behavior Assessment, Preference Assessment and other supporting documents.
- Facilitates treatment efficacy by recommending scientifically validated and most effective least restrictive treatment procedures.
- Holds weekly classroom meetings and completes corresponding training roster and documentation.
- Ensures all data collection is accurate as prescribed by target behavior and instructional programming.
- Provides daily in classroom support as prescribed by schedule.
Educational Coordinator Benefits
- 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
- Student Loan Reimbursement
- Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
- Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees
Salary : $85,000
