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Job Description Job Title: Licensed Board Certified Behavioral Analyst Department: Clinical Reports to: Clinical Director Compensation: $95,000-$127,500 annually, based on years of licensure and experience Company Overview: Shrub Oak International School () is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education. Essential Functions: The BCBA will conduct functional behavior assessments to understand factors that contribute to and sustain challenging behaviors and will guide development of positive behavior repertoires. They will guide faculty and staff in development of behavior intervention plans and will construct systemic positive behavior supports across the campus, consulting, counseling and supporting crises as needed. The BCBA will maintain key relationships with all staff at Shrub Oak International School, their students and families, to collaborate to ensure that the individualized needs of our student population are met. Having access to confidential information, discretion and independent judgement is required. * Incorporates student-centered learning throughout intervention and treatment utilizing a strength-based approach, in accordance with students’ ITEPs. * Observes students in academic and residential living space, completes functional behavior assessments, and develops behavioral plans. * Contributes to an interdisciplinary team to best support their students. * Collects and analyzes data to evaluate the effectiveness of the behavioral plan. * Attends annual IEP meetings with school districts. * Trains and models interventions and plans to 1:1 and DSP staff. * Follows IEP goals created by interdisciplinary team. * Supports the student’s everyday activities, academic work, and residential work. * Remains up to date on TCIS training. Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Requirements: Experience & Education: * Master’s Degree or higher in applied behavior analysis, special education, psychology, or related field required * NYS Behavior Analyst certification, current and in good standing * 1 year of experience working with elementary, middle, and/or secondary school students with Autism required; 2 or more years preferred Skills & Abilities: * Exceptional written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other related administrative tasks * Exceptional verbal communication skills * Skilled in managing challenging behaviors and executing de-escalation techniques * Ability and willingness to learn new skills * Ability to display grit and resilience and maintain composure * Strong ability to build relationships with students and peers * Strong ability to process and retain information and to think critically and analytically during crisis * Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage competing priorities. * Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment * Ability to handle highly challenging behaviors, including those aggressive in nature * Ability to get TCIS trained and complete/maintain all required trainings Benefits: Available for full-time employees. An overview of our benefits: * Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance * Flexible spending account (FSA) * Paid time off (PTO) * 401k w/ company match * Tuition/Professional development assistance * Employee assistance program (EAP) * Employee discounts Physical Requirements/Demands: A workday regularly includes multiple or conflicting demands, deadlines and time pressures; work regularly requires sustained concentration. Standing for sustained periods of time, bending, stretching, walking up and down stairs (building has 6 floors), around a hilly campus as needed, may also require walking between floors or between buildings at a moment’s notice. May need to lift/move boxes up to 25 pounds and move or rearrange furniture. Work Environment: We are a boarding school located on a 127-acre campus. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces, mostly inside the classroom or educational environment. May include work within the residential setting. The building has 6 floors accessible by staircases and elevators. EEO Statement: Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation. Please note: SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures in place including smoke/vape detectors. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Powered by JazzHR KOssWQ01rI