Position Type: Certified/Licensed/BCBA with IL PEL Date Posted: 3/4/2026 Location: Various locations in DuPage County Date Available: 08/10/2026 Closing Date: 04/30/2026 Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Reports To: Program Coordinator Job Goal: The BCBA will serve as a member of the SIIS team leading behavioral strategies for students in designated programs. A BCBA will oversee programming and provide ongoing support and supervision to the educational team as it relates to the implementation and documentation associated with Behavior Support Plans. Qualifications:
- Professional Educator License with LBSI, School Psych, Social Worker endorsement issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
- Certified as a BCBA
- Successful completion of internship and/or formal training in the analysis of behavior and instructional strategies training related to working with clients who have pervasive developmental disorders and related disorders.
- Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management skill, instructional skills, oral and written communication, organizational skills and interpersonal relations
- Ability to work with a variety of clients in regard to age, functionality, and with minimal direction
- Current on all required trainings/certifications
Duties and Responsibilities: *Perform other duties as assigned and nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Provide in-service training to staff on behavior management, instructional strategies, and crisis intervention techniques as needed.
- Participate constructively in staffings, meetings, and consultations with school personnel regarding students' needs.
- Support staff with technical assistance regarding students demonstrating behavioral, adjustment, and socialization difficulties.
- Maintain collegial and supportive relationships with colleagues, administrators, and community agencies.
- Provide oversight of RBTs as needed
- Collaborate on the creation, implementation, and revision of Functional Behavioral Assessments and behavioral intervention plans (BIPs)
- Develop and implement individualized behavior and instructional intervention plans.
- Monitor progress of intervention plans and strategies through data collection and analysis.
- Respond to crises using physical intervention management strategies, as necessary.
- Collaborate with parents to develop and implement instructional programs and behavior plans in the home.
- Provide consultation and education to parents regarding their child's social, emotional, and educational needs.
- Facilitate parent information and support groups to enhance understanding and involvement in their child's growth and development
- Prepare and deliver group guidance and social skills activities related to self-awareness, social awareness, and coping with disabilities.
- Evaluate students' strengths and weaknesses through formal and informal assessments and suggest appropriate interventions.
- Assist in the formulation of annual goals and objectives addressing students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Engage in continuous professional growth through conferences, professional organizations, and staying informed on current practices in behavior analysis and special education.
- Disseminate and model best practices in behavior management and instructional strategies to staff.
- Develop materials, handouts, and binders for training sessions and presentations.
- Maintain practices compliant with IDEA 2004 and other relevant legal requirements.
- Ensure confidentiality and professional conduct in all interactions and documentation.
- Collaborate with administrators and supervisors to maintain adherence to ethical standards and provide oversight of cases.
- Prepare written reports, behavior plans, crisis intervention plans, and other relevant documentation.
- Maintain accurate and organized data records for individual student progress and intervention effectiveness.
- Document and report outcomes of group and individual interventions as required.
- Provide timely and effective crisis intervention for students, staff, and groups.
- Train and support teams in implementing physical management strategies and other de-escalation techniques.
- Serve as a liaison between the school, home, and community to enhance support systems for students.
- Refer students and families to community resources and services that can assist in meeting their needs.
Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 50 pounds (and/or up to adult size body weight with two-to-three person lift). Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior. Terms of Employment: 195 day work year at compensation set by the SASED Board of Directors. Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the SASED Board of Directors policy on the evaluation of licensed staff. Attachment(s):
- SASED Benefit Summary 2026