Board Certified Behavior Analyst

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our Heartshare Education Center (Ages 5-22) team. The BCBA will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring individualized behavior intervention plans for learners with developmental delays and/or disabilities. The role involves collaborating with educators, families, and related service providers to foster a supportive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:

Behavioral Assessment and Planning 

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) for students exhibiting challenging behaviors. 

• Develop and implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on assessment data. 

• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed to ensure effectiveness. 

Collaboration and Consultation 

• Work closely with teachers, teacher assistants, aides, related service providers, and administrators to integrate behavior strategies into classroom routines. 

• Provide ongoing training and support to staff in implementing behavior plans and interventions. 

• Partner with families and provide parent counseling and training in a group family engagement session offered at minimum 1x month. 

Intervention and Monitoring 

• Utilize evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to address social, emotional, and behavioral goals. 

• Collect and analyze data to track student progress and inform decision-making. 

• Prepare detailed reports on student progress and outcomes for Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.

• Provide counseling to students as mandated by their IEP.

Professional Development and Compliance 

• Stay informed of best practices and regulatory requirements in ABA and special education. 

• Ensure all interventions and documentation comply with state and federal regulations under NYSED and Heartshare guidelines. 

• Participate in regular staff meetings, professional development sessions, and parent workshops as needed. 

Classroom Assistance  

• Assist teaching staff with modifications of the physical classroom environment to better serve their students  

• Provide hands on support to classroom staff on behavior and classroom management  

• Provide large group and 1:1 hand on training to classroom staff on specific assessments, NET, data collection and other ABA procedures  

• Participate in the development of ABA programs for all students in classrooms and conduct monthly program reviews to ensure integrity and follow through and to make recommendations as needed  

• Respond to code whites (emergency behavior intervention) and immediately coach staff through behavioral crises.  Provide follow up services as needed  

• Classroom coverage as needed  

• Attend IEP annual review meetings, parent/teacher meetings and team meetings as required  

• Collect and analyze data related to student behaviors, including frequency, duration, and intensity.  

• Observe and document the student behaviors in various settings and contexts.  

• Work with students both one-on-one and in group settings to practice new skills and reinforce appropriate behavior.  

• Use behavior management techniques to de-escalate situations when clients exhibit challenging behaviors.  

• Provide physical, emotional, and social support during interventions as needed.  

Physical Demands:   

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, talk and hear.   

• Walk to and from various locations in the building.   

• May need to stoop, bend, and sometimes lift or push wheelchairs of children being served.   

• Physical intervention techniques may be required to aid the children in challenging moments.   

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus.    

• Occasionally travel between sites.

• Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 3:30PM- 12 months (SCHOOL CALENDAR)