The Behaviorist (Level 1) is responsible for supporting behavioral and learning needs of Newmeadow students, and classroom coverage as needed. This position involves working collaboratively with special educators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, a physical therapist, and teaching assistants in the delivery of quality ABA services in a school setting. Under the supervision of the Lead behaviorist, the Behaviorist will assist in preparing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and skill acquisition plans, and collect and input data. The behaviorist will facilitate training of staff in ABA philosophies and techniques under the guidance of the Lead behaviorist.

• Provide classroom support as assigned by Director or Lead Behaviorist.
• Work with ABA Clinic team and classroom staff to design and run skill acquisition plans for students.
• Collect, input and analyze data and metrics on student progress on skill acquisition programming. Make any changes, as needed.
• Create behavior plans for students.
• Train staff on implementation of behavior plans.
• Work with ABA Clinic team and classroom staff to monitor Behavior Plans for students.
• Collect and input data and metrics on student progress on behavior goals and Behavior Plans.
• Work with students to support behavioral and educational goals in accordance with direction from Directors or Lead Behaviorist.
• Conduct education and behavior assessments (VB-MAPP, FBAs, ETC.).
• Support Lead Behaviorist in training for staff and/or parents in the techniques, principles, and practice of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Support Lead Behaviorist with training on Rethink Software System.
• Support lead behaviorist with hands-on training and guidance to ABA Clinic Staff and Classroom Staff.
• Contribute towards the Newmeadow Quality indicator program.
• May be called to respond to escalation and/or other urgent behavior situations.
• Attend all relevant staff meeting and in-services.
• Facilitate open communication, a team approach, and maintain a positive attitude toward program function and Agency goals.
• Keep up-to-date on emails and other Agency information.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance record.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Master's degree is Applied Behavior Analysis
• Must be Board Certified Behavior Analyst in good standing and/or Licensed Behavior Analyst in New York State in good standing or have Dual Master's in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis/Autism.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to think and act autonomously in a variety of situations.
• Ability to define and solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to physically respond to physically active and aggressive children.

• Master's degree is Applied Behavior Analysis
• Must be Board Certified Behavior Analyst in good standing and/or Licensed Behavior Analyst in New York State in good standing or have Dual Master's in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis/Autism.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person