School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (TLC)

Job Description

Job Description

School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst at The Learning Center (TLC)

Job Summary

The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) role is an integral part of the Student Support team, ensuring the principles of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) methodology is implemented with fidelity to significantly improve students’ social and behavioral functioning. 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. This is a Full-time, fully on-site role with an immediate start date.
About KIPP DC

For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community
About the Role
KIPP DC is looking for a dynamic, committed and flexible school-based behavior analyst 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, school leaders, and teachers to execute a tiered approach to behavior support at the school level. This position is This is an exempt position, and reports to the Principal of The Learning Center at KIPP DC's Wheeler Campus.

Location and Type of Work
As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support which requires this position to be fully on-site. This role is currently required to be on-site or in school during regular work hours.

Responsibilities

Behavior Analysis- 30%

• Consult on behavior plans for general education students. 
• Develop and manage Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students receiving special education services.
  • Support BIP implementation in classrooms through collaboration, information dissemination, and modeling with teachers and support staff. 
  • Conduct fidelity observations to ensure accurate implementation of strategies. 
  • Collect data related to BIP goals. 
• Review and update behavior intervention plans in line with IEP compliance schedules.
• Attend review meetings with parents and school staff.
• Support students and teachers in the self-contained Autism classrooms through collaboration, modeling, and consultation.

Assessments and Report Writing- 30%

• Complete comprehensive functional behavioral assessments for general education and students receiving special education services. 
• Conduct VBMAPP assessments for students in self-contained programming, as appropriate, and consult on instructional instructional goals and methods. 

Collaborative Teaming - 20%

• Demonstrates positive, collaborative problem-solving orientation with students, parents and guardians, educators, administrators, community members, and colleagues.
• Serves in a consultative role with school teams to offer prevention and intervention strategies for students in the behavior RTI process; 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, skill acquisition and behavior reduction techniques, and how to monitor fidelity.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings at schools to provide guidance on IEP goals and supports and student LRE placement.
• Coordinate with the KIPP DC Student Support Team on student cases.

School and Community Support- 20% 

• 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 & Preferences

Required Qualifications:

• 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 students with limited access to quality educational opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an urban public school system.
• At least two years of experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 10 pounds
• Ability to stand frequently 
• Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools and KIPP DC HDQ

Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:  

• Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
• Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
• Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
• Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.