Are you eager to make a difference in the life of a child? Do you want to be part of a work culture that values abundance, being person-centered, relationships, shared ownership, social justice, and stewardship? Join our team!
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.
EnCircle is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide support in the Minnick Schools to teachers, assistant teachers, educational aides, administrators, other school personnel, and families. Part-time and Full-time positions are available.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES
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Master’s in special education, behavior analysis, or psychology required.
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) required.
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Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) by the Virginia Board of Medicine or license eligible.
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Expertise in the field and knowledge of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), experience working in a school setting is preferred.
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Knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is preferred.
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Experience in teaching or providing behavioral and academic support to multidisciplinary teams.
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Ability to cultivate teamwork and foster staff professional development and competency.
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Minimum 6 months of experience working with children with Autism, Developmental Disability (DD), Intellectual disability (ID) and/or Emotional Disability (ED).
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Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, community members, and staff members.
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Training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), classroom management strategies, individual behavior intervention plan development, data collection methods, and positive behavior support strategies required.
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Serve as a mandated reporter.
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Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
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Valid Virginia Drivers’ License and proof of insurance.
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Satisfactory Driving Record in accordance with agency standards.
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Ability to organize work effectively.
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Ability to maintain records, prepare reports and complete required paperwork according to agency requirements on a timely basis.
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Basic computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office.
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Ability to observe health and safety regulations.
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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:
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Complete functional behavior assessments (FBAs) at the request of IEP teams.
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Write, review, and update behavior intervention plans and protocols for students.
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Train staff to collect data and implement behavior intervention strategies/protocols and visual supports using behavioral skills training and coaching.
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Provide follow up monitoring to ensure fidelity of implementation of behavior intervention plans and protocols.
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Assist teachers in completing AFLS assessment for students.
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Attend IEP meetings as requested.
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Collaborate with teachers to write skill acquisition plans and set up data collection forms for IEP goals.
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Train staff using Minnick Schools’ competency-based staff training system.
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Set up behavior data sheets and graph/summary files for students as they enroll and update behavior data sheets and graph/summary files as behaviors tracked are added/removed.
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Participate in behavior data review meetings with classroom staff and review behavior data summaries.
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Document services and support provided in accordance with Minnick Schools’ service log guidelines and submit service log to the Supervisor of Behavior Analytic Programming weekly.
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Perform duties as assigned by Principal/Educational Coordinator and Supervisor of Behavior Analytic Programming.
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Perform related duties and other duties as assigned.
Work schedule-Negotiable-looking for independent contractors willing to provide in-person and/or virtual support
