Our Mission

“Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Through high expectations, a structured academic environment, and positive character development, Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence ensures that every student in kindergarten through grade 5 is equipped to think critically, communicate clearly, and are empowered with a strong ethical foundation to be set on the path for success in college, career, and life. The school incorporates Dr. King’s commitment to the highest standards in scholarship, civic participation, and the ideal of the beloved community. 

Who We Are

Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence (MLKCSE) is a free, public charter school offering a high-quality academic program and positive character building to 360 students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 in Springfield, MA. To learn more about MLKCSE please visit our website at: www.mlkcs.org

Position Description

MLKCSE is looking for a BCBA who is passionate about promoting social justice through educational equity - someone who deeply believes that all children can learn and be academically successful with access to a quality education. 

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise team members around behavior plans, curriculum modifications, accommodations and social skills and provide staff with resources, tools, and in-class modeling of techniques
• Oversee and provide feedback to staff regarding programming and IEP implementation, and attend IEP meetings and parents meetings
• Develop and oversee behavior plans for in-classroom implementation and assess progress of effectiveness of behavior plans and curriculum modifications
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and devise appropriate behavior plans
• Coordinate communications between home and school
• Ensure timely completion of progress reports & graphed data
• Ensure behavioral strategies are implemented consistently and accurately across clinical systems in all settings 
• Develop data-taking mechanisms and reporting strategies for clinical information
• Facilitate team meetings weekly 
• Participate in ensure staff appropriately present student progress during team meetings 
• Act as an active training member for ABA. This includes on-site staff training, orientation training, clinical and staff meetings
• Ensure that all staff demonstrates proficiency in using applied behavior analysis by carrying out behavior change projects meeting designated standards of reliability and scientific rigor, satisfactorily answering questions in regard to the principles of behavior, and by demonstrating proficiency on evaluation developed for each of the essential skills of the position
• Ensure effective communication and interpersonal skills with staff, students and parents
• Ensure all students are safe by implementing and monitoring de-escalation strategies
• Directly supervise, train, evaluate and provide feedback (both positive and constructive) to teachers and case managers
• Maintain responsibility of your team by ensuring all staff are on task and implementing programming/behavior plans properly, ensure students are safe and making progress and ensure all parent needs and concerns are addressed appropriately
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• BCBA Certification
• At least 3-5 years experience with ABA and discrete trials preferred
• At least 1 year experience in a school setting preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

MLKCSE is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.