Behavior Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Function / Position Summary

To work collaboratively with school teams, parents, students, and building and district administration in the development and delivery of behavioral supports for students experiencing significant behavioral needs that impact learning and the school environment. 

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Prioritize and respond effectively to behavioral referrals presented to the service team after initial interventions and data collection have occurred.
• Collaboratively develop supports, strategies, and training materials to ensure that building teams are using effective, research based interventions in supporting students with social emotional needs and behaviors challenges currently going through the eligibility process or identified as a student with a disability.
• Collaborate with the building's service team including parents and outside agencies when a student exhibits significant behavior problems in the school environment.
• Facilitate and coach teams through the development and implementation of functional behavior assessments/behavior intervention plans and crisis plans for special education students and general education students referred for a case study evaluation.
• Provide consultation to teams of students in self-contained environments identified with a disability if ongoing support and services are unsuccessful, or if the student's behaviors are unusual in form or intensity.
• Review and summarize data collected during the implementation of behavior plans, and make recommendations for adjustments to the supports and strategies being implemented.
• Consult with building teams to develop or to revise a classroom behavior plan or behavior level system in a self-contained special education classroom or in a general education classroom.
• Monitor student behavior/academic progress, make recommendations for ongoing service, communicate with parents concerning the status of behavior in the home and recommendations that can be transitioned between school and home.
• Participate in meetings related to all of the above activities, and participate in other meetings as requested by district administrators.
• Provide professional learning in the use of data collection, positive behavior supports, intervention techniques, and instructional methodologies.
• Provide strategies and supports to parents of district students with behavioral needs.
• If qualified, with appropriate credentials, a behavior analyst may be assigned to provide clinical supervision.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification preferred
• Masters Degree in Education, Psychology, and/or Behavior Analysis
• Professional Educator License
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred. 

Experience / Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge and background in problem-solving and behavior management strategies
• Demonstrate expertise in the area of data collection and behavior analysis
• Maintain a thorough understanding of federal, state, and district guidelines and regulations regarding emotional disability eligibility, FBA/BIPs, and use of restrictive interventions
• Strong knowledge and skills in the implementation of techniques and methodologies for effectively addressing the difficulties exhibited by students with emotional/social problems which interfere with their learning in the classroom
• Demonstrated analytical, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
• Skillful in effective interactions with team members, administrators, and staff
• Experience in working with students with significant behavioral difficulties

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Lifting may be required as needed
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Travel between buildings

Terms of Employment

• This is a 9-month position.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
• The starting salary for this role is $60,689.