Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Job Description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Full-Time - KIPP Academy Boston and KIPP Academy Lynn

KIPP MA is looking for a dynamic, committed and flexible school-based behavior analyst to perform behavioral analysis and intervention support for general education students and students receiving specialized education services in grades K-8. The KIPP MA school-based behavior analyst will work closely with school mental health practitioners, school based student support teams, school leaders, and teachers to execute a tiered approach to behavior support at the school level. 

This position is 2 days / week in person at KIPP Academy Boston and 3 days / week at KIPP Academy Lynn and reports to the KIPP MA Managing Director of Student Supports. The ideal candidate will work with our team to amplify our children’s potential by creating a school experience that affirms, values, and challenges students each day. They will also seek to create a professional and authentic environment of joy, excellence, care, and community where educators can make long-term transformative outcomes for students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavior assessment and intervention

• Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBA), as indicated

• Conduct preference assessments.

• Discuss results of the FBA and the proposed BIP with the school-based staff as indicated 

• Use the result of the FBA to create a function-based behavior intervention plan (BIP).

Data collection

• Select appropriate data collection tools to measure target and replacement behaviors.

• Select appropriate data collection tools to measure treatment fidelity.

• Graph and monitor data for BIP to assess procedure effectiveness on a daily basis.

• Identify trends in the data and report stagnant and increasing trends in the target behaviors.

• Analyzes data on a weekly basis to develop training goals.

Staff consultation & training

• Provides training to staff members regarding classroom behavior management techniques.

• Provides staff and parent training regarding techniques for remediation of behavioral, social, or personal problems of students.

• Provides training to staff members on implementing BIPs 

• Updates school-based staff on best practices and adjustments connected to current cases.

Campus supports

• Understands the mission of KIPP MA and those of each individual campus, and delivers services in a way that aligns with the school’s program.

• Meets with campus-based CST’s and special education teams to discuss concerns, answer questions, review complex cases, and support them in finding solutions.

• Works collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary Clinical Team. Engages parents in a collaborative and compassionate manner that supports student progress.

General Requirements and Responsibilities

• Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively

• Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

• Demonstrated ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the school

• Self-awareness, flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs

• The consistent use of interpersonal and self-management skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregivers

• Effective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students, staff, families and others in person, through written communication, in front of groups, and on virtual platforms

• Physical mobility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead

• Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and/or others in an emergency situation

• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment

KIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in their role. Our KIPP MA Executive Leadership Teams maintain consistent systems and procedures designed to permit staff to do their best work. 

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students

• Ability to communicate clearly and to invest stakeholders in student goals

• Ability to establish relationships with students, staff and families

• Solution orientation and ability to bring a new lens to challenging problems

• A high level of organization skills and attention to detail

• Master Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

• Current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst

• 2-3 years experience working with children, adolescents, and families using behavior analytic technology across a variety of diagnoses

• Knowledge of brief functional analysis techniques, ability to conduct Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) Expertise in developing, writing, implementing and training staff around behavior intervention plans (BIPs)

• Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite

• Pass Criminal Background Checks

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building a vibrant and welcoming school community that advances our mission of ensuring that all KIPP students graduate with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. This includes a commitment to attracting and developing individuals who understand the experiences of the students and communities we serve. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Additional Information

What We Offer

The minimum salary for this exempt position is $65,000 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours). The role includes a $1,000 signing bonus—and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses, when eligible. For more about what we offer, how to apply and more about KIPP MA, please visit this link HERE.