Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Position Type:
Instructional - Other Titles/Behavior Analyst

Date Posted:
3/14/2025

Location:
Special Education -408
NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEON, SUPERINTENDENT

BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested individuals to apply for the position of Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in the Office of Special Education

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This role will provide behavior analysis services and behavior management consultation and plans for students, provide support and professional learning to staff and parent/guardians in appropriate behavior intervention techniques, conduct assessments and develop plans that conform to state and federal code.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree required.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certificate in Good Standing.

Minimum of three (3) years' experience working directly with students with autism spectrum disorders and emotional regulation impairment in classrooms, working directly with special education students or supporting special education students in a CST role.

Knowledge of effective teaching strategies and principals of applied behavior analysis.

Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and writing behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for students with autism.

Experience in working collaterally with other teaching staff and paraprofessionals.

Knowledge of N.J. Core Curriculum Contents Standards for curriculum, assessment, and instruction.

Ability to develop individualized teaching and treatment programs;

Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and codes regarding special education and general education students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or similar field and/or Doctorate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education or similar field.

New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) in Students with Disabilities.

Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese or other language.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluation and Treatment

Plan, prepare and deliver treatment/intervention, including consultation and follow-up services, to students with autism or behavioral difficulties or to autism and behavioral support classes.

Monitor and record student progress on an ongoing basis.

Write assessments for all evaluations and assessments conducted and provide to child study team or other relevant personnel.

Provide BCBA services for students as specified in IEP's or referred by building staff or administration.

Create and assist district staff with the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans.

Provide consultation to autism and behavioral support programs in-district on an ongoing basis, including providing recommendations to the district administration.

Create and modify treatment plans for each child on caseload as needed

Train paraprofessionals on ABA and student programming

Conduct FBAs.

Communication

Confer and work collaboratively with teachers, parents, CST members, and other personnel.

Provide written home programs/notes, demonstration of treatment techniques, parent conferences, as appropriate and necessary.

Serve as a consultant to staff regarding behavior management.

Provide teachers with classroom modifications and strategies to facilitate student success.

Disseminate information and respond to inquiries concerning behavior, ABA techniques, or the Autism program from administration, staff, and parents/guardians.

General

Prepare written materials in compliance with state, federal and administrative regulations (e.g., lesson plans, student schedules, IEPs, PLAAFPs, etc.).

Prepare for and participate in required CST/parent meetings.

Serve as an ad hoc member of the I&RS Team.

Participate in the staff in-service education programs.

Adhere to Office of Special Education policies and procedures, including timely submission of schedules, logs, and timesheets.

Adhere to all guidelines as delineated in special education code for the initiation and completion of all procedures, paperwork and processes including referrals, evaluations and implementation of the IEP.

Develop materials, training and provide resources for and provide professional learning to administrators, staff, and parent/guardians in evidence-based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with autism or behavioral difficulties.

Assist students who are transitioning from alternative programs to regular school programs.

Perform other duties and tasks assigned by Supervisor.

REPORTS TO: Ass't Superintendent for Student Support Services or Director of Special Education.

SALARY, TERMS & AFFILIATION:

Salary: $67,000 to $111,625 for the 2025-26 SY

Employment Period: Ten (10) Months

Union Affiliation: Newark Teachers Union (NTU)

HOW TO APPLY: The Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications.

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER