Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

District wide 9 month position beginning with the 2026/27 school year

Minimum Starting Salary $56,250.00 | Zero years of experience with a Bachelors Degree.

Maximum Starting Salary $ | 33 Years of experience with a Masters Degree plus 60 additional credit hours.

Department:
Department of Special Education

Reports to:

Director of Special Education/Assistant Director of Special Education

FLSA Class:
Exempt

Qualifications:

• Minimum Master's degree in one of the following:
• School Psychology
• Special Education
• Social Work
• Education or other related field
• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certificate
• Illinois teaching and/or other related service certificate
• Minimum of 3 years successful school experience, ideally working with "at risk" and/or students with behavioral challenges
• Expert knowledge in the application of function-based intervention planning for developing behavior change strategies that focus on reducing problem behavior and increasing appropriate behavior
• Expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function-based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Knowledge of Conscious Discipline or other trauma-informed approach to school-wide behavior management
• Exceptional knowledge in the use of assessment and assessment data to inform instruction and prescribe work plans for individual students
• Expert knowledge of Registered Behavior Technicians and their licensure requirements

Job Goal:

Responsible for providing behavioral consultation and coaching to programs in order to support teams in meeting the individual needs of students, to improve both academic and social competence. Support teams to establish socially significant behavior change and attain positive intervention outcomes by providing consultation using evidence based practices from the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Performance Responsibilities:

(The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.)

Assessment & Evaluation:

• Collect, graph and analyze student data from functional behavior assessment (FBA) and write report summarizing results
• Taking a leadership role in consulting, collaboration and supporting school teams in conducting FBA's and developing and implementing student Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity
• Complete other assessments, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Assist teams in adjusting BIPs as needed
• Attend IEP meetings, as needed, per guidance of Special Education Director, to provide feedback related to assessment results and IEP reductions and replacement goal progress

Program Assessment & Evaluation:

• Use program evaluation tools in collaboration with the school-based multidisciplinary teams and district special education leadership to create a quality learning environment
• Observe and provide feedback related to district mission/vision and specific goals for programs

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary and leadership teams across the district to ensure consistent quality programming
• Facilitate trainings with program teams, including paraprofessionals
• Participate in district leadership meetings including: FBA/BIP Committee meetings, Behavioral MTSS meetings as appropriate, and other activities related to meeting the BCBA and SpEd Department goals
• Consult with general education and special education teachers and special services providers related to individual student needs, including behavior intervention plans, and writing IEP goals
• Participate in regular meetings with administrators (SpEd & Building level)
• Collaborate with evaluation and other multidisciplinary teams to review assessment data
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and community service providers (BCBAs, SLPs, advocates, private tutors, etc.) to ensure successful outcomes across different settings between school and home setting
• Participate in IEP meetings as directed by the Director of Special Education
• Collaborate with SpEd administrators to analyze trends and patterns in district-wide data and develop/implement a multi-year plan to improve…