Esther B. Clark Schools provide transformative education in a caring, therapeutic day school setting where children with emotional and behavioral issues re-engage in learning and develop the positive behaviors necessary to transition back to a more traditional school setting. It’s one of the most successful programs of its kind.
Under the direction of the EBC Behavior Program Supervisor, the 1:1 Behaviorist for the Fall of 2018 will oversee the proper implementation of a designated child’s behavioral and academic program plan in an assigned classroom with the intent to fade oneself off of this level of support in as short a time frame as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Behavior Program Supervisor, implement a Behavior Support Plan (BSP) with measurable goals as necessary.
• Assist the classroom staff with the implementation of the academic program for the designated child, making accommodations and modifications on assignments as indicated on the child’s IEP.
• Regularly communicate with the team on behavior progress and issues encountered. Prepare weekly correspondence with the child’s parents and school district.
• Collect data that will delineate progress on targeted behavior and/or academic goals. You may be requested to present progress update with data collected at child’s IEP.
• In case of behavior emergency, ensure a Behavior Emergency Report or Incident Report is completed and submitted in a timely fashion to the Behavior Program Supervisor and the Site Director.
• In the absence of the designated child, assist the classroom team as directed by the teacher or behavior specialist.
• Attend all school staff meetings, team meetings, and meetings for children if requested.
• Attendance and punctuality are of the essence.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year working in a school setting working with children who have serious emotional disturbances and/or learning disabilities preferred.
• Previous experience in Applied Behavior Analysis is preferred.
• Knowledge of and classroom teaching experience with children who have serious emotional disturbances and learning disabilities.
• Ability to develop, prepares, deliver and monitor IEP’s based on identified skill and behavioral deficit areas.
• Knowledge and experience developing, reporting, and administering IEP plans.
• Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of basic computer skills in order to communicate via email and preparing documents on a word processor.
• B.A in Psychology or related field and/or Special Education teaching background with an undergraduate college degree.

Competitive Benefits:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an attractive and extensive benefits package for employees working at least .75 FTE or greater, including:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Training and development
• Educational reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Life and personal accident insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Free continuing education classes offered on-site
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• 14-16 paid holidays each year
• Employees who work for a non-profit may qualify for loan forgiveness under PSLF
• Licensed mental health providers may be eligible for California loan repayment programs