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We support students ages 5 to 22 with disabilities and challenging behaviors that significantly impede their learning. Minnick Schools is a private special education day school for students with disabilities licensed by the Virginia Board of Education in Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Wytheville, Wise, and Bristol.

EnCircle is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide support in the Minnick Schools to teachers, assistant teachers, educational aides, administrators, other school personnel, and families. Part-time and Full-time positions are available.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES

• Master’s in special education, behavior analysis, or psychology required.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) required. 
• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) by the Virginia Board of Medicine or license eligible.
• Expertise in the field and knowledge of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), experience working in a school setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is preferred.
• Experience in teaching or providing behavioral and academic support to multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to cultivate teamwork and foster staff professional development and competency.
• Minimum 6 months of experience working with children with Autism, Developmental Disability (DD), Intellectual disability (ID) and/or Emotional Disability (ED).
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, community members, and staff members.
• Training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), classroom management strategies, individual behavior intervention plan development, data collection methods, and positive behavior support strategies required.
• Serve as a mandated reporter.
• Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
• Valid Virginia Drivers’ License and proof of insurance.
• Satisfactory Driving Record in accordance with agency standards.
• Ability to organize work effectively.
• Ability to maintain records, prepare reports and complete required paperwork according to agency requirements on a timely basis.
• Basic computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to observe health and safety regulations.
• Ability to assist with crisis de-escalation techniques, including physical management, and to obtain certification in First Aid, CPR, and Safety Care.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Essential Functions: May be required to perform any of the following duties: 

• Provide consultation and training pertaining to the use of behavior analytic strategies through in-services, workshops, technical assistance, and coaching.
• Oversee classroom coaches and implementation of competency-based staff training.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) and develop behavior intervention plans (BIPs) as needed.
• Train staff on implementation of BIPs and provide follow up monitoring to ensure fidelity of implementation.
• Review incident reports as requested.
• Assist teachers in conducting skill assessments (e.g., ABLLS-R, AFLS, etc.) and selecting IEP goals based on assessment results.
• Collaborate with teachers to select evidence-based teaching strategies for IEP goals and other skills targeted for acquisition and to develop appropriate teaching materials.
• Review and provide feedback on skill acquisition plans for IEP goals and other skills targeted for acquisition.
• Assist teachers in developing data collection systems and in collecting, graphing, analyzing data
• Attend regularly scheduled classroom meetings to discuss student programming and review data.
• Review student IEP progress monitoring forms and behavior data summaries for accuracy as requested.
• Participate in IEP meetings as requested.
• Provide credential-based assessment and supervision (i.e., RBT)
• Participate in planning meetings to assess needs, set short- and long-term goals, identify barriers to implementation, and assess progress.
• Assist with the implementation of school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) as assigned.
• Report all student injuries, accidents and illnesses to the administration of the school immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Serve as a mandated reporter for suspicions of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Meet continuing education and ongoing supervision requirements to maintain professional certification(s).
• Perform duties as assigned by Principal/Educational Coordinator and Supervisor of Behavior Analytic Programming.
• Perform related duties and other duties as assigned.

Work schedule-Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

Why you'll love working at enCircle:

• Starting pay for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – $65,000
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Nationwide Pet Insurance, including coverage for reptiles, birds and exotic pets
• 401(k) and 401(k) Matching 
• Employee Assistance Program, including Access to Chaplain Services
• Educational Assistance Program
• STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Retention Bonus
• Unlimited access to Premium Calm App for Staff plus Friends and Family
• Early access to paid wages through PayActiv