Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst; BCBA; PEL not required

Job Title

Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (PEL preferred but not required)

Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

Improve student access to learning by assessing and addressing behaviors that interfere with academic, social, and emotional success.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement proactive behavioral supports within general and special education settings.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop data-driven Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) that support positive student outcomes and skill development.
• Provide coaching, modeling, and professional development to teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service staff to strengthen effective behavior support practices.
• Use behavioral data to monitor student progress, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and guide instructional and behavioral decision-making.
• Support the implementation of school wide and classroom-based positive behavior systems that promote safe, inclusive learning environments.
• Ensure behavioral interventions and practices align with district procedures, special education regulations, and professional ethical standards.
• Design and deliver professional development (in-service training) for staff on behavior management, instructional strategies, and crisis intervention techniques.
• Engage actively and productively in staff meetings, and consultations with colleagues to facilitate comprehensive support for students.
• Support staff with technical assistance regarding students demonstrating behavioral, adjustment, and socialization difficulties.
• Establish and cultivate positive, supportive working relationships with colleagues, school administration, and community partners.
• Supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in accordance with BACB requirements and district needs.
• Collaborate on the creation, implementation, and revision of Functional Behavioral Assessments and behavioral intervention plans (BIPs).
• Develop and implement individualized behavior and instructional intervention plans.
• Track and evaluate the progress of individualized intervention plans and strategies through rigorous data collection and analysis.
• Conduct formal and informal assessments and suggest appropriate interventions to support student needs.
• Assist in the formulation of annual goals and objectives addressing students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Engage in continuous professional growth through conferences, professional organizations, and staying informed on current practices in behavior analysis and special education.
• Disseminate and model best practices in behavior management and instructional strategies to staff.
• Maintain practices compliant with IDEA and other relevant legal requirements.
• Ensure confidentiality and professional conduct in all interactions and documentation.
• Collaborate with administrators and supervisors to maintain adherence to ethical standards and provide oversight of cases.
• Prepare written reports, behavior plans, crisis intervention plans, and other relevant documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized data records for individual student progress and intervention effectiveness.
• Provide timely and effective crisis intervention for students, staff, and groups.

• Preferred but not required - Professional Educator License with LBSI, School Psych, Social Worker endorsement issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Certified as a BCBA.
• Successful completion of internship and/or formal training in the analysis of behavior and instructional strategies training related to working with clients who have pervasive developmental disorders and related disorders.
• Demonstrated proficiency in behavior management, instructional techniques, and all aspects of communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to effectively engage with and support students from varied backgrounds and with diverse learning profiles.
• Possesses all necessary and up-to-date trainings and certifications.