Behavioral Therapist

Job Title: Behavioral Therapist

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Behavioral Therapist to join our team at New Story Schools. As a Behavioral Therapist, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing behavioral programs for students with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year

About the Job:

• Conduct individual assessments of students to identify learning and behavioral needs and develop initial programming with ongoing modifications.
• Create Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), as well as social skills and skill-based assessments.
• Assist in the development of IEP goals, focusing on behavior reduction, replacement behaviors, and data collection methods.
• Provide direct and indirect behavioral services, interventions, instruction, and supervision to students, teachers, and classroom support personnel in individual and group settings.
• Oversee one or more students' ABA programs in the classroom, including supervision of paraprofessionals working directly with students.
• Provide supervision to assigned RBTs, BTs, and other classroom staff, supporting identified goals in accordance with BACB guidelines.
• Monitor and analyze student progress, delivering daily progress notes for the school and families, and using data analysis to drive adjustments.
• Develop and deliver professional development programs, including instruction in Response to Intervention (RTI) and Behavioral Skills Training (BST) for classroom staff.
• Provide consultation to teachers and classroom support personnel to implement behavioral strategies effectively.
• Assist in the development of behavior strategies and methodologies to ensure student progress, focusing on data-driven solutions.

Requirements:

• Active Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Master's degree in psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or other related fields of study.