Board Certified Behavior Analyst, BCBA Lower School
About this role
Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference.
Join our collaborative group of educators as our BCBA in the Lower School Program. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in our schools, you will focus on supporting students with multiple disabilities who engage in unsafe or interfering behavior by identifying and conducting function-based interventions that promote safe behavior and skill development. You will conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs), create behavior support plans (BSPs), and collect and analyze behavior data. You will also train staff on how to implement behavior programming, and participate in diverse student teams, including teaching staff, related service providers, and families or caregivers.
Responsibilities
Conduct FBAs to identify the function of interfering or unsafe behaviors
Develop BSPs that include evidence-based interventions
Collect and analyze student behavior data to monitor student progress and adjust BSPs to ensure success of the student
Regularly review data collected with staff and families and interpret the results
Write student Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, collect IEP data, and report IEP data in progress reports and IEP meetings
Attend team meetings for students on your caseload
Train staff on behavioral principles, strategies, data collection, and the implementation of student BSPs
Collaborate with school teams, including special education staff and related service providers, to ensure consistent and effective support for students
Maintain professional boundaries as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and Perkins School for the Blind
Supervise registered behavior technicians (RBTs) and BCBA practicum students as needed
Assist with intake assessment and planning in collaboration with admissions
Assist with transition planning for students on your caseload in collaboration with student teams
Once Safety-Care trainer certified, provide Safety-Care training as needed
Take an involved approach to student support and daily needs
Caseloads assigned based on evolving needs across schools
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree in education, behavior analysis, or related field
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing as verified through the BACB
Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) in the state of Massachusetts
Ability to complete and maintain Safety-Care trainer certification
Previous experience working with students with multiple disabilities is preferred
The following shared salary range is what Perkins reasonably expects, in good faith, to pay for the position. The applicable range could differ based on experience and qualification.
$55,523.60-$96,029.42
Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees, including:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Wellness programs available.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan with employer match
Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one
Paid Time Off
Extras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!
Perkins is a mission-driven community that supports your well-being at work and beyond. We are located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.
Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. View the Perkins Notice of non-discrimination.
Company at a glance
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Top Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan With Employer Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Legal Services
- Referral Bonuses
- Credit Union Access
- Pre-tax MBTA Passes
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