Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (Bcba) → $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Starting Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 /year based on experience PLUS $5,000 Sign-on Bonus! Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-12

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

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!

As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you'll play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of students in Grades K-12 by providing tailored clinical and educational interventions designed to meet each learner's unique needs. You'll 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, you'll 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.

‖ 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 ChanceLight's 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.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Master's 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 highly knowledgeable in training and implementing applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques including positive behavior intervention & support (PBIS), functional behavior assessment (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP) in an educational setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-based decision making, and personalized learning.
• Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and/or other related disabilities.
• Prior experience and/or highly skilled in providing training, professional development and/or coaching to teachers and education staff.
• Prior experience and/or highly skilled in crisis management systems and intervention procedures.
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective behavior intervention plans for students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Highly skilled in building relationships with students, parents, teachers and community and/or district partners.
• 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.

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is the nation's leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. Operating a variety of specialized program centers, we partner with more than 235 school districts nationwide to provide instructional and behavioral services in a safe, trusting environment where students can achieve their full potential.

Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

• https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll 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 a Chance to transform lives through education!

Learn more about the perks and benefits we provide by checking out our digital brochure:

• https://bit.ly/CL-BenefitsBrochure

‖ 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 you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future- This Is Your Chance!

Careers, With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.

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