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TITLE : BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA) - Tenure Track
This is an anticipated opening for September 2026

Works with: Students in the District GAPPS Autistic Program K-12, Special Education Teachers, Special Education Paraprofessionals, General Education Teachers.

Qualifications:

1. Hold a New Jersey Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certificate (N.J.A.C.6:116.1, 6.2, or 8.1,8.3 et seq). In accordance with the requirement of NJSA 18A:27:1 et seq and NJAC Title 6 Chapter 11.

2. Minimum of three years' experience in educational settings writing and monitoring

Individual Educational Programs.

3. Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with administration

4. Possesses knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education in NJ

Nature and Scope of Job:

Assumes professional responsibility for overseeing specialized programming and the implementation of behavior intervention plans for the students in the ABA program. Provides support to the teachers and paraprofessionals in the ABA program. Works with building Principals to determine program budget and material needs. Conducts student observations and provides feedback for paraprofessionals performing ABA. Reviews data books (teaching plans weekly).

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain programs for ABLLS, AFLS, PECS and grade level academic based lesson plans on district drive.
• Communicate updates to the drive and expectations for various data collection procedures regarding lesson plans, behavior plans and PECS
• Assist teachers and behaviorists with progression of lesson plans and individualized functional long term objectives.
• Create GAPPS protocol for ASD students in emergency situations
• Oversee development and presentation of professional development topics
• Provides protective hold training yearly to ABA Staff
• Develop training protocol for paraprofessionals new to ABA Program; ensure competency and pinpoint areas of weakness through assessment.
• Conduct observations of students and paraprofessionals in ABA program during trials and proves feedback when needed.
• Discuss opportunities for areas of improvement for paraprofessionals with building principals.
• Oversee the implementation of behavior intervention plans and protocols through monthly reviews with behaviorists to ensure progress
• Research and discuss with district behaviorists new studies and best practice for implementation of programs and behavior reduction techniques.
• Develop a system to evaluate students who are ready for inclusion; train teachers and behaviorists to use/ implement
• Work with Director of Special Services to invite speakers for professional development.
• Conduct intakes for students coming from out of district
• Coordinate with building principals for school based Autism Awareness Month events
• Coordinate summer ESY program
• Oversee student placement in classrooms based on age and ability for elementary middle and high school programs
• Create orders for basic materials as well as new classrooms
• Assist teachers and related service providers in conducting parent workshops
• Attend district and CST meetings as directed

Reports to: Director of Special Services, Building Principal, Superintendent of Schools, Business Administrator

Experience:

• Successful prior experience working as a BCBA, preferred.

Application Procedure:
All interested candidates must apply online. All certifications, resume, letters of reference, praxis scores and transcripts must be uploaded prior to the closing date of the posting to be considered for any position in the Garfield School District. Do not mail these documents. Once you submit an application, you will receive an email confirmation. This is your confirmation; please do not call to inquire if it was received. All candidates of interest will be contacted by the hiring administrator.
Selection Procedure:
Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring administrator to schedule an interview. Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position, or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position, or employment.
Salary is based upon experience, GFT guide and approval of Superintendent.
The Garfield Board of Education is Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.