Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with The Menta Education Group you will assess the development of students as well as contribute to student IEPs for behavioral growth.

6340 S. New England Ave. Chicago IL 60638

Hours- 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Mon-Friday following a school calendar

This position would entail local and regional reimbursed travel.

Responsibilities

Work directly with students who exhibit challenging behaviors
Travel to multiple school locations to support organization-wide initiativesPerform functional behavior assessments (FBA) for individual students
Collaborate with the school team to develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans and oversee those interventions to ensure fidelity
Develop resources and materials to support individual student interventions and programming
Train staff in the implementation of interventions and programming
Develop data collection strategies to monitor student response to intervention
Assist staff in collecting and analyzing data
Participate in the development of student IEPs and in IEP meetings
Collect data and prepare a variety of reports to document assessment interventions and student progress

Qualifications

Required to have Behavior Analyst licensure and BACB certification
Experience working as a behavior or autism specialist
Ability to travel
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Strong consultative and data analysis abilities
Creative thinking skills
Excellent communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
Compensation Information:
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Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: - $70000 a year

About Menta Academy Midway

Menta Academy Midway promotes independence in students by creating a learning environment that fosters individualization and planning. The program provides support for English and non-English speaking children with disabilities by focusing on the whole child in their native language. Collaborative and data-based problem-solving approaches are utilized to develop appropriate interventions and progress monitoring.

The classrooms integrate evidence-based strategies from the Structured Teaching Model developed by Division TEACCH University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Physical structure visual schedules work systems communication systems and sensory supports are thoughtfully integrated to optimize student success.

Midway serves students in grades K-12 and those transitioning from school to life ages 18-21. Disabilities served include autism emotional disabilities specific learning disabilities intellectual disabilities other health impairments traumatic brain injury and multiple disabilities.

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC CASE Autism Speaks ASBA AAPSEC AASA CCSSO SEAA ASCD and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group (Menta) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race creed sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics gender identity and gender expression) color national origin religion age pregnancy or related conditions veteran status sexual orientation disability or any other basis protected under federal state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Mentas office.

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Job DescriptionAs a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with The Menta Education Group you will assess the development of students as well as contribute to student IEPs for behavioral growth. 6340 S. New England Ave. Chicago IL 60638Hours- 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Mon-Friday following a school calendarThis p...