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

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

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

Job Goal: 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.

• 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.

• Design and deliver professional development (in-service training) for staff on behavior management, instructional strategies, and crisis intervention techniques.
• Engage actively and productively in staffing, 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.