Board Certified Behavior Analyst

• Starting Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 /year
  
  

Ombudsman Educational Services, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk! ?

As the Board Certified Behavior Analyst, you will provide clinical and educational support for individual students and be responsible for educational/clinical training and measuring individual team member performance. Serving as the chief quality assurance agent of educational/clinical programs, you will ensure compliance with laws, regulations and internal standards for educational and behavioral services.

This position oversees all site operations and functions as the liaison between the site and the school districts’ designated site contacts by establishing and maintaining positive, interactive, working relationships. As the acting instructional leader, you will supervise all site staff to assure quality instruction is delivered and Ombudsman policies and procedures are implemented in an effective and efficient manner.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Providing vision and leadership to support student achievement and effective operations by supervising staff, developing and implementing performance management plans, identifying professional learning needs, and participating in professional learning opportunities
• Effectively participating in the employment and selection process to ensure an effective site team is in place.
• Providing guidance, consultation, and assistance to teachers in the development of classroom schedules, maintenance of student data systems and facilitation of student transition plans to assure appropriate schedules and services based on each student’s individual goals.
• Consulting with and assisting teachers in the classroom with teaching students social, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Providing supervision through assigning work, helping create personal development plans, consistently monitoring and evaluating employee effectiveness, and communicating and coaching employee development.
• Actively recognizing accomplishments and addressing issues to ensure productive site operations.
• Ensuring a safe learning environment for students and staff by maintaining site and classroom operation and following guidelines for addressing/reporting issues and incidents.
• Maintaining compliance with contract and specific state requirements, ensuring that all staff are knowledgeable of the specific success criteria outlined in the contract and any requirements set forth by the state.
• Performing managerial responsibilities including but not limited to overseeing the day-to-day operation of school schedule and activities, custodial and maintenance, food services, transportation services, administration, financial/budgetary operations, resource allocation, and district/community relationships.
• Representing Ombudsman at community, district, and local levels.
• Communicating and collaborating with families, district, and community members.
• Analyzing the professional development needs of staff and aligning implementation with the instructional vision of Ombudsman and district goals.
• Demonstrating effective leadership, team building, and written skills.
• Instructing, monitoring, and evaluating teachers and students in the use of learning materials and equipment to ensure fidelity of instruction and student performance/evaluation.
• Observing, evaluating, and reporting staff and student performance and development.
• Maintaining accurate and complete records of students' progress and development, updating all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, Ombudsman policies, and district policies.
• Compiling and analyzing assessment data to measure student growth, guide instruction and/or academic intervention for each student and site.
• Modeling and overseeing the implementation of Ombudsman identified instructional practices and strategies that facilitate active learning experiences and support the instructional vision for the site.
• Managing student behavior in the program using positive behavior interventions and supports.
• Participating in the assurance and accreditation processes to ensure that the site passes or meets performance plans.
• Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject area.
• Providing, soliciting, and responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
• Working collaboratively with site team, field level support, and national support for the good of the organization.
  
  

This position operates with oversight and guidance from the regional vice president in carrying out their essential duties and responsibilities to provide overall leadership, quality assurance, managerial and administrative support for the Ombudsman program site.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Master's degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field.
• Meet all state and district licensing and/or certification requirements.
• Licensed as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Minimum 5yrs prior experience working in an education and/or classroom setting.
• Minimum 3yrs prior experience working in an education leadership role (i.e. head of school, director, administrator, or principal).
• Effective management skills and comprehensive knowledge of administrative and school operations, functions, and staffing requirements.
• Highly skilled in working with children with autism spectrum disorders and/or related disabilities.
• Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Advanced oral and written communication, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Strong motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
• Skilled leader who exhibits the characteristics of servant leadership, looking to the needs of the team and seeking to help solve problems and promote personal development.
  
  

Ombudsman Educational Services is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

• Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the links below:
• m/WorkWithPurpose
  
  

As a member of the ChanceLight family you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching personal & professional fulfillment!

‖ Additional Perks And Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Virtual Medical Visits
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 401k Options
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!
  
  

If you're ready to start changing the direction of students' lives by providing them the opportunity to create successful, independent futures — this is your Chance!

Join us and start making a genuine difference in the lives of children today!

Careers, With ChanceLight ? Work. With Purpose.

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Education

Required

• Masters or better in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
  
  

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• All State Req Credentials
• BCBA
  
  

Skills

Preferred

• Special Education
• Leadership
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
• Teacher Mentoring/Training
• Autism
• Specific Learning Disabil
• Personalized Instruction
• Crisis Intervention
• Conflict Resolution
• Problem Solving
  
  

Behaviors

Preferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
  
  

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)