Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Friendship Public Charter School

Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of college-preparatory public charter schools serving students from preschool through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for academic achievement and success beyond high school.

We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team for the 2025/2026 school year. If you are committed to helping students achieve academic success and preparing them for college and career opportunities we encourage you to apply.

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Responsibilities

The Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides leadership and expertise in the design implementation and evaluation of behavior support services across the district. This role ensures that evidence-based behavioral practices are effectively integrated into instructional and support settings to promote positive student outcomes staff competency and a culture of inclusion and respect.

The Lead BCBA coordinates the work of the behavioral team provides supervision and professional development and collaborates with educators administrators and families to develop and sustain data-driven systems of behavioral support.

Program Leadership and Coordination

Oversee the delivery of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services throughout the school district.
Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to RBTs and Instructional Assistants implementing behavioral programs.
Develop monitor and evaluate district-wide systems for positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS).
Lead the development and refinement of procedures for functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
Serve as a key resource to building administrators on behavioral supports student crisis intervention and program implementation fidelity.

Student Services and Clinical Practice

Conduct or oversee FBAs and design individualized BIPs using data-driven evidence-based interventions.
Support school teams in integrating behavioral strategies into Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Provide direct consultation for students with intensive behavioral or social-emotional needs.
Monitor progress through data analysis and make recommendations for program modification.

Training and Professional Development

Design and deliver professional learning for school staff on ABA principles de-escalation and proactive behavior strategies.
Develop and maintain systems for ongoing coaching and fidelity checks.
Facilitate professional learning communities for behavior staff and other specialists.

Collaboration and Systems Support

Partner with multidisciplinary teams (e.g. school psychologists counselors social workers) to support integrated student services.
Collaborate with parents and guardians to ensure consistency between school and home behavior supports.
Participate in district-level committees related to behavior safety and inclusion.

Compliance and Ethics

- Ensure all ABA services adhere to the BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code.
- Maintain appropriate documentation in compliance with state federal and district policies.
- Stay current with research and developments in applied behavior analysis and special education law.

Qualifications

Required:

Masters degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis Psychology Special Education or a related field.
Current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Minimum of five years of experience providing ABA services in a school or educational setting.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and supervising staff implementing behavior plans.

Preferred:

Experience developing district- or program-level behavior support systems.
Knowledge of special education regulations IEP development and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).
Strong leadership and coaching skills.

Expert knowledge of ABA methodologies and ethical standards.
Effective collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary teams.
Analytical and data-driven decision making.
Commitment to inclusive student-centered practices.

FPCSs policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race color religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status genetic information veteran status status as a special disabled veteran or any other protected criteria as established by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring training promotion compensation benefits transfer layoff termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria including an individuals capabilities qualifications training experience and suitability.

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OverviewFriendship Public Charter School operates a network of college-preparatory public charter schools serving students from preschool through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for academic achievement and su...