Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 5,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Portland, OR - USA
Job Summary
| ð Starting Salary: $85000 - $95000 /year based on experience PLUS $5000 Sign-on Bonus! |
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| ð Environment: Special Education Program Grades K-12 |
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If you thrive in a collaborative goal-oriented environment focused on meaningful outcomes for students with special education needs seek a career filled with genuine purpose and possess strong problem-solving skills compassion a sense of humor and exceptional dedication We Should Talk! ð²
As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) youll play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of students by providing tailored clinical and educational interventions designed to meet each learners unique needs. Youll lead with expertise guiding and mentoring your team through hands-on training and professional development while consistently evaluating and elevating their performance. As our primary advocate for quality assurance youll ensure our programs not only comply with applicable laws and regulations but also reflect best practices and internal standards fostering an environment where students thrive and achieve lasting success.
â Responsibilities Include:
- Delivering comprehensive training and continuous guidance to teachers and educational staff in designing impactful Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and quality of academic instruction and behavioral support services provided to students ensuring exceptional outcomes.
- Supporting ChanceLight staff by modeling reinforcing and enhancing instructional best practices to promote student growth aligned with Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
- Assessing professional development needs of educational team members; researching creating and delivering targeted impactful training programs tailored to identified skill gaps and improvement areas.
- Engaging proactively in staff development initiatives including attending educational conferences specialized professional training sessions and seminars to continuously enhance professional skills and competencies.
- Training certifying and consistently coaching school staff in effective crisis prevention and management strategies fostering a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Assisting in recruitment activities hiring processes new staff orientation and ongoing professional training for behavior specialists and related educational staff.
- Researching evaluating and recommending evidence-based curricula teaching methodologies and instructional resources aligned with educational standards and organizational objectives.
- Developing implementing and supervising systems designed to address and effectively support the unique academic and behavioral needs of individual students classrooms and the educational site as a whole.
- Participating actively in required meetings including school team meetings interdisciplinary collaborations and all-staff professional gatherings.
- Conducting systematic and ongoing quality assurance assessments at student classroom staff and site levels offering detailed feedback and strategic recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Ensuring consistent adherence to Department of Education guidelines as well as ChanceLights internal standards and policies for educational excellence and evidence-based behavioral interventions.
- Performing additional duties or special projects as assigned to support organizational goals and student success.
â Qualifications Required:
- Masters degree or higher in applied behavior analysis behavioral health special education or a closely related field of study.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) credential.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in providing behavioral support preferably in an alternative special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
- Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) data-based decision making functional behavior assessment (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
- Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities emotional behavioral disorders autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance effective teaching strategies classroom management systems data-based decision making working with students with individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Proven success in developing and implementing effective intervention plans for students with diverse needs.
- Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
- Prior experience and/or highly skilled in crisis management systems and intervention procedures.
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
- Advanced oral and written communication organization conflict resolution multitasking problem solving and decision-making ability.
- Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with computers Microsoft Office Suite database entry and basic office equipment.
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- ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job as a member of our team youll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts the support needed to achieve success and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here where growth empowerment and collaboration define our culture; and every day is aChanceto transform lives through education!
â Perks and Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrual-based Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More!
If youre ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future This Is YourChance!
Join us and together we can empower students to overcome challenges build confidence and unlock their full potential!
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About Company
ChanceLight Education partners with school districts and families as part of a continuum of services to intervene academically, behaviorally and socially to help students catch up with their peers.