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We support students ages 5 to 22 with disabilities and challenging behaviors that significantly impede their learning. Minnick Schools is a private special education day school for students with disabilities licensed by the Virginia Board of Education in Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Wytheville, Wise, and Bristol.
Our Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will provide support in the Minnick Schools to teachers, assistant teachers, educational aides, administrators, other school personnel, and families.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES
- Master’s in special education, behavior analysis, or psychology required.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred. Individuals nearing completion of their behavior analytic coursework and supervised fieldwork will also be considered.
- Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) by the Virginia Board of Medicine or license eligible.
- Expertise in the field and knowledge of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), experience working in a school setting is preferred.
- Knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is preferred.
- Experience in teaching or providing behavioral and academic support to multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to cultivate teamwork and foster staff professional development and competency.
- Minimum 6 months of experience working with children with Autism, Developmental Disability (DD), Intellectual disability (ID) and/or Emotional Disability (ED).
- Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, community members, and staff members.
- Training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), classroom management strategies, individual behavior intervention plan development, data collection methods, and positive behavior support strategies required.
- Serve as a mandated reporter.
- Valid Virginia Drivers’ License and proof of insurance.
- Satisfactory Driving Record in accordance with agency standards.
- Ability to maintain records, prepare reports and complete required paperwork according to agency requirements on a timely basis.
- Ability to assist with crisis de-escalation techniques, including physical management, and to obtain certification in First Aid, CPR, and Safety Care.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions: May be required to perform any of the following duties
- Provide consultation and training pertaining to the use of behavior analytic strategies through in-services, workshops, technical assistance, and coaching.
- Oversee classroom coaches and implementation of competency-based staff training.
- Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) and develop behavior intervention plans (BIPs) as needed.
- Train staff on implementation of BIPs and provide follow up monitoring to ensure fidelity of implementation.
- Review incident reports as requested.
- Assist teachers in conducting skill assessments (e.g., ABLLS-R, AFLS, etc.) and selecting IEP goals based on assessment results.
- Collaborate with teachers to select evidence-based teaching strategies for IEP goals and other skills targeted for acquisition and to develop appropriate teaching materials.
- Review and provide feedback on skill acquisition plans for IEP goals and other skills targeted for acquisition.
- Assist teachers in developing data collection systems and in collecting, graphing, analyzing data.
- Attend regularly scheduled classroom meetings to discuss student programming and review data.
- Review student IEP progress monitoring forms and behavior data summaries for accuracy and participate in IEP meetings as requested.
- Provide credential-based assessment and supervision (i.e., RBT).
- Participate in planning meetings to assess needs, set short- and long-term goals, identify barriers to implementation, and assess progress.
- Assist with the implementation of school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) as assigned.
- Report all student injuries, accidents and illnesses to the administration of the school immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
- Serve as a mandated reporter for suspicions of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
- Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
- Meet continuing education requirements to maintain professional certification(s).
- Perform duties as assigned by Principal/Educational Coordinator and Supervisor of Behavior Analytic Programming.
- Perform related duties and other duties as assigned.
- Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:00pm
Salary and Benefits
- Starting pay for a Licensed Teacher – $65,460
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) and 401(k) Matching
- Employee Assistance Program, including Access to Chaplain Services
- Educational Assistance Program
- STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D Insurance
- Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
- Retention Bonus
- Unlimited access to Premium Calm App for Staff plus Friends and Family