KIPP DC School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system, that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes. We are a network of eighteen schools educating nearly 7,000 students and employing 1,200 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to our mission. As part of the KIPP network’s 255 schools, we share best practices and innovations with our peers across the city and country.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators and support staff who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We are seeking an occupational therapist who is passionate about educational equity, driven by student and family relationships, and provides intentional support for their students. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

KIPP DC is looking for a dynamic, committed and flexible school-based behavior analyst (BCBA) to perform behavioral analysis and intervention support for general education students and students receiving specialized education services in grades PreK3 through 12. The KIPP DC school based behavior analyst will work closely with school mental health practitioners, school based student support teams, program leaders, and teachers across all campuses to execute a tiered approach to behavior support at the school level. This position is full-time and reports to the KIPP DC managing director of mental health.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Behavior Analysis- 30%

• Complete comprehensive functional behavioral assessments and behavior plans for general education and special education students.
• Review and update behavior intervention plans and assessments accordingly in a timely manner using data analysis. Schedule review meetings with parents and school staff.

Collaborative Teaming - 40%

• Demonstrates positive, collaborative problem-solving orientation with students, parents and guardians, educators, administrators, community members, and colleagues.
• Implement student behavior plans by modeling interventions, creating data tracking systems and developing tools to collect progress-monitoring data for school staff.
• Serves in a consultative role with school teams to offer prevention and intervention strategies for students who have behavioral challenges; and provides consultation on an on-going basis to teachers, parents, and other school personnel to resolve students’ learning and behavioral problems.
• Train school staff in creating and executing evidence-based behavior interventions for students, use of data collection tools, behavior analysis techniques, and how to monitor fidelity.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings at schools to provide guidance on IEP goals.

School and Community Support- 30% 

• Serve as a full-time and engaged member of the KIPP DC team
• Believes deeply in the mission and values of KIPP DC
• Holds high expectations for each student.
• Exhibits positive rapport with students.
• Establishes and maintains strong communication lines with all stakeholders: school administrators, teachers, parents, and other staff.
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience/professionalism.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree in Behavior Analysis, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education/Special Education, Psychology or a related field.
• Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• Extensive skills in behavioral assessment and behavior support plan development.
• Extensive knowledge of data analysis.
• Experience and commitment to working with limited access to quality educational opportunities.
• Experience working in an urban public school system (Preferred).
• At least two years of experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Preferred)
• Pass a criminal background check, as required by law.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• When it comes to compensation, at KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. We look at compensation benchmarks in schools across DC. BCBA salaries are exempt and start at $82,620 and increase with years of experience. Please see the salary scale here. BCBAs can earn up to $4,000 in renewal add-ons to their base salary each year they return to KIPP DC.
• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
• Currently, individuals in this role have up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, paid Thanksgiving week break, winter break, spring break, and summer break. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
• All employees who use public transit through WMATA are eligible for pre-tax deductions for transportation costs.

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.