Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is seeking a Network Board Certified Behavior Analyst for the 2024-2025 school year
The Network Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is responsible for ensuring effective ABA and behavioral support services for students as well as providing targeted ongoing professional development for campus based Social Workers and staff with a focus on the Autism and ERI programs. The Network BCBA uses data to effectuate positive outcomes and is a resource for families, Network and campus based leadership teams.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Behavior Assessment and Intervention
- Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBA) and/or brief Functional Analysis (FA).
- Discuss results of the FBA and the proposed BIP with the school-based staff.
- Use the result of the FBA to create a function-based behavior intervention plan (BIP).
- Monitor compliance of Behavior Intervention Plans with School Based Social Workers.
- Utilize appropriate data collection tools to measure, graph, monitor target and replacement behaviors.
- Analyze behavior data on a weekly basis to identify trends and recommend changes as needed and develop training for staff.
ABA and ERI Programming
- Support development and oversee Network Autism and ERI programming.
- Provide support and development to school based Autism and ERI staff.
- Provide professional development and coaching for ABA and PBSIS for all staff.
- Professional Development, modeling and coaching for ERI and Autism staff.
- Contribute to, with other Child Study Team members, teachers, and parents, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each identified student, monitor the Plan’s implementation, and participate in the annual review.
Talent Management
- Serve as a resource to the Child Study Team, Directors/Principals, Instructional leaders and teachers for effective implementation of student supports.
- Coaching and supervision of ERI and Autism staff in collaboration with Special Ed Instructional Leaders
- Meet with the Network Special Education Director or Director of Social Work weekly.
- Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and other agencies associated with the school.
Criteria for Success:
- Work collaboratively with other team members to increase behaviors that support student success in the classroom.
- Increase student achievement
- Increase percentage of students receiving services in general education classrooms.
- Increase staff level of knowledge and skills with positive behavior supports, replacement behaviors, resulting in increased student behavior success.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP & EVALUATION
This position will report to the Network Director of Student Support Services or Network Director of Social Work and will receive informal feedback, often daily through observations and interactions, weekly check-ins, and formal evaluations two times per year.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must Haves
- Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Current BCBA certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
- 2-3 years experience working with children, adolescents, and families using methodologies of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) across a variety of settings.
- Knowledge of functional analysis techniques, ability to conduct Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) Expertise in developing, writing, implementing and training staff around behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
- Strong knowledge of NJ special education regulations and compliance policies/procedures
- Commitment to the GOLCS core values and practices.
- Urban school-based work experience, excellent verbal and written skills in communicating with diverse audiences.
- Experience analyzing student data and creating action plans that support student goals.
- Openness to feedback, and willingness to take responsibility for student success.
- Attention to detail.
- Flexibility under pressure.
- Successfully completes required criminal history proof of U.S citizenship or legal resident status.
Nice to Haves
Experience serving students from linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Experience in a high-performing district or charter environment
- Experience supervising staff.
- At least beginner knowledge of Sign Language (ASL, Signed English)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance plans w/ comprehensive network coverage.
- Up to $5,250 per year in tax exempt student loan and tuition reimbursement.
- Reimbursements for external professional development aligned to your role.
- Wellness reimbursements including gym memberships, spa services, and more.
- Online counseling services - for staff and their dependents - via top-rated therapy app.
- Pre-tax state pension plan benefit w/ addl. options available via voluntary retirement plans.
- Pre-tax dependent care, health, and transit flexible spending plans available.
- Convenient health screening and telemedicine support via VitalCheck Wellness platform.
ABOUT GREAT OAKS LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL
The Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is a high-performing, innovative charter public school in Newark NJ, serving students from Pre-K to 12th grade on campuses across the city of Newark. Our mission is to prepare Newark’s students for success in college and beyond.
Our model is based on the following guiding principles that guide our work daily –
- Creating a community that is built upon genuine and meaningful relationships. GOLCS staff rate our commitment to students as the #1 reason they teach/work at our schools.
- Being surgical in our approach to differentiation of instruction and support for all students and team members. Our students receive daily tutoring embedded into their school schedule - facilitated by our AmeriCorps team members. Staff members receive individualized coaching and support in their roles.
- Setting and exceeding high expectations for academic growth and character development for all students, in preparation for success in college and beyond. Currently, the historical college matriculation rate for GOLCS is 79% - nearly twice the national average for economically underrepresented students.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, & ACCESSIBILITY
GOLCS is committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. Furthermore, we believe that racial justice and equity is critical to our mission of preparing students for success in college and beyond. We strive to be an organization that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and elevates our student voices in preparing them for life and college.
GOLCS VACCINATION POLICY & COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is committed to ensuring healthy and safe working and learning environments, and maintaining our educational commitment to GOLCS students and families - with minimal disruption to instruction. With this in mind, as of October 2021, Great Oaks Legacy requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees. Candidates who would like to apply for a reasonable accommodation from this policy based on a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief should reach out to HR@greatoakslegacy.org for more information.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Great Oaks Legacy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
The Network BCBA is a(n) 12-month employee with salary to be recommended by the Executive Director for approval by the board.