Behaviorist or BCaBA - Sign On Bonus

Sign On Bonus: *$2,500 first check, $2,500 after 6 months
Position : Board Certified Behavior Analyst in our school- accepting experienced BCaBA's

Location:  Laradon fosters a collaborative, team environment; working on-site in Denver, CO

Application Deadline:  until filled

Schedule: 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday.

Starting Salary Range: *$70,000-$92,500annually
Sign On Bonus: *$2,500 first check, $2,500 after 6 months

*The stated starting salary pay range for this position is a salary chart based on years of experience + education.

Laradon has been a leader in advocacy, education, and support for kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 75 years. We are looking for talented and dedicated team members to carry our legacy forward.

If you genuinely care about providing youth and/or adults with a sense of direction and hope, then you’ll get huge satisfaction from this role. Your influence will not only impact the lives of youth and/or adults, but the community as a whole. Laradon staff work extremely hard and are challenged every day, but they play a key role in supporting the well-being of the individuals that we serve.

We are seeking a BCBA to support the Laradon School. Reporting to the Behavior Services Coordinator, this role will support Laradon’s mission by coordinating the behavioral treatment services of the students in Laradon’s Alternative School. Develop evidence-based behavior plans that address behavior and skills deficits as well as behaviors that place the person or others at risk. Train and support staff to assist them in utilizing appropriate interventions and behavior management techniques.

No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following responsibilities:

• Develop, train classroom staff on Behavior Intervention Plans and Crisis Intervention Plans. Oversee and review monthly and revise.
• Collect data and assess targeted behaviors for caseload of students, creation and implementation of strategies to change behavior and development of long term maintenance plans. Continuous assessment and modification of plans.
• Participate in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process including complete monthly and quarterly reports.
• Manage a caseload of students including consult with parents and team members and complete required paperwork.
• Develop and implement skill acquisition plans that teach functional skills.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to students and staff.
• Seek input and maintain effective communication with classroom teams and outside entities.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals to meet the needs of individual students in the classroom milieus.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present in the office to perform his/her job functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

We proudly support our employees by providing the following benefits for this position:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/FSA
• 401(k) + 4% Match
• 9 Weeks of Paid School Breaks/Holidays and 100 Hours of Accrued Paid Time Off Annually
• Bilingual Pay Differential
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Student Loan Assistance
• Laradon is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Long Term Disability, Life, Cancer, Accident, and Pet Insurance
• Referral Bonuses (get paid to work with friends!)
• Development, job growth, and internal training
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff – one where everyone is truly appreciated
• CDC and CDPHE protocols to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees.

We believe in providing continuing education and development opportunities for our employees. To start you off right in your position, we’ll make sure you are trained in the following:

• Orientation
• Mandatory Reporting
• Incident Reporting
• First Aid/CPR
• Safety Care/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Defensive Driving
• Person Centered Training
• Trauma Informed Care
• Professional Boundaries

We look forward to what you will bring to our workplace:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst or ability to obtain certification within six months
• Master’s degree in behavior science.
• At least three years of experience working with adolescence and young adults with self-injurious behaviors and other aggression
• Therapeutic experience preferable.
• Valid driving license, good driving record, vehicle insurance preferred.
• Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full work days; ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner.

Our commitment to you once you get here:

Our DEIB/A policy supports and strengthens Laradon’s mission of promoting advocacy, community access and independence for the individuals we serve and celebrating the unique differences and abilities of our employees. Laradon strives to foster a culture that celebrates diversity, ensuring that each member of our community has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. We are committed to promoting equity and accessibility by identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that may hinder the growth and advancement of underrepresented groups through intentional and inclusive practices.

To provide culturally aware services to individuals, students, guests, and staff/employees, our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, veteran status, religion, citizenship, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel a sense of belonging and value. We strive for excellence in every role within Laradon and select the most qualified people who embrace and embody our mission and values.

Our Values: 

Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment