Behavior Analyst
18 hours ago
Mahwah
Job Description Job Title: Behavior Analyst Location: Mahwah, New Jersey 07432 Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday) At Sage Alliance, we believe every student deserves to be seen, supported, and encouraged to thrive. As an Associate Teacher, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, engaging learning environment where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build teaching experience while making a meaningful difference in students’ lives. At the heart of our work are our core values — integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support — which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day. Why join us? • Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required, • Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset, • Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA), • Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance, • Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles, • Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events, • Provide Staff Support – Collaborate with the Clinical Director and clinicians to guide and assist instructional staff in implementing behavior support strategies across settings., • Conduct Behavioral Assessments – Complete functional behavioral assessments and/or functional analyses; communicate findings and recommendations to the instructional team and families., • Develop Treatment Plans – Create individualized treatment goals and behavior intervention plans that promote student success and align with school-wide objectives., • Support Program Development – Assist in creating plans and protocols that help students meet educational and behavioral objectives in coordination with Special Education teachers and the Clinical Director., • Train and Coach Staff – Provide ongoing training and coaching to staff on the principles and practices of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and ensure consistency across classrooms., • Partner with the Instructional Team – Collaborate with teachers and related service providers to implement a multidisciplinary approach that integrates academic, behavioral, and therapeutic strategies., • Engage with Families – Participate in home visits to provide parent support, home programming, and training to ensure continuity between school and home environments., • Support Assessments and IEP Development – Assist with developmental assessments, goal writing, and progress updates within the behavioral domain of student IEPs., • Monitor and Report Progress – Prepare detailed progress reports on goals, objectives, and behavior support plans; analyze data to inform instructional and behavioral decisions., • Ensure Treatment Integrity – Assist in monitoring the fidelity of interventions, procedural integrity, and accuracy of data collection., • Promote Safety and Professionalism – Help maintain a safe and supportive learning environment by taking reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, and facilities; perform all duties in accordance with Sage Alliance safety practices and standards., • Master’s Degree in human services, education, psychology, counseling, social work or related field, • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), • Experience in settings using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB) At Sage Alliance, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!