Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Our Mission

“Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Through high expectations, a structured academic environment, and positive character development, Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence ensures that every student in kindergarten through grade 5 is equipped to think critically, communicate clearly, and are empowered with a strong ethical foundation to be set on the path for success in college, career, and life. The school incorporates Dr. King’s commitment to the highest standards in scholarship, civic participation, and the ideal of the beloved community. 

Who We Are

Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence (MLKCSE) is a free, public charter school offering a high-quality academic program and positive character building to 360 students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 in Springfield, MA. To learn more about MLKCSE please visit our website at: www.mlkcs.org

Position Description

MLKCSE is looking for a BCBA who is passionate about promoting social justice through educational equity - someone who deeply believes that all children can learn and be academically successful with access to a quality education. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as a school based behavior analyst, providing consultation and support to students with behavioral, social-emotional, and self-regulation needs in both general and special education settings.
• Provide coaching, and professional development to teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers regarding effective behavior management practices, de-escalation strategies, and behavioral supports.
• Support the implementation of school wide behavioral frameworks, including MTSS, Responsive Classroom, and other evidence-based practices that promote positive student behavior and engagement.
• Conduct classroom and environmental observations and use direct observational data to identify barriers to student success and inform intervention planning.
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Design and support classroom wide and individualized behavior support systems that promote student independence, self-regulation, and positive peer interactions.
• Review and refine behavior intervention plans and support strategies based on student progress, data analysis, and team feedback.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret behavioral data to monitor student outcomes and guide data based decision making.
• Participate in IEP Team meetings and contribute to the development of goals, accommodations, behavior supports, and progress monitoring 
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, related service providers, and families to ensure consistency of supports across settings.
• Provide direct modeling and coaching to staff regarding behavior intervention implementation, classroom management practices, and crisis prevention strategies.
• Assist teams in developing proactive supports for students exhibiting challenging behavior and facilitate problem-solving meetings to identify appropriate interventions.
• Support behavioral crisis response through modeling interventions, staff coaching, crisis plan development, safety planning, and follow-up with staff and families.
• Assist in the development and implementation of social-emotional and behavioral programming for individual students, small groups, and classrooms.
• Maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community partners.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree
• BCBA Certification
• At least 2 years experience as a BCBA

Salary

$60,000 -$70,000

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a BCBA in a school setting. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

MLKCSE is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.