School-based Licensed Behavior Specialist - BCBA

Easterseals Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. Our programs include Approved Private School, specialized classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, and early intervention.

Our team combines expertise and passion to deliver high-quality, individualized services that meet the unique needs of each person we serve. Join a community of dedicated professionals committed to making a meaningful impact in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Be part of our mission to ensure that individuals with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities.

Easterseals Southeastern Pennsylvania is seeking dedicated and passionate Licensed Behavior Specialist - School Based BCBA at our schools in Philadelphia, PA.

This is a split location position with one of our charter school partners located in Northeast Philadelphia and our Approved Private School in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will have experience with conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing Positive Behavior Support Plans in a school setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Supervision: Oversee a team of behavior therapy assistants, ensuring effective implementation of Positive Behavior Support Plans that monitors treatment fidelity and accurate data collection.
• Behavior Support Planning: Develop and supervise individualized Behavior Support Plans, incorporating therapy, consultation, and family support to achieve behavioral and communication goals.
• Student Assessments & Plans: Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) for students receiving services, collaborating on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Progress Monitoring.
• Data Monitoring & Program Evaluation: Supervise behavioral data collection, assess student progress, and revise strategies as needed to support skill acquisition and behavioral improvements.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate and timely records, including progress notes, Progress Reports, Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Clinical Supervision & Training: Provide clinical oversite of Positive Behavior Support Plans, provide professional development to team of behavior therapy assistants and school personnel as requested.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License required
• Master’s degree in psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or a related field
• Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred
• Familiarity with IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and IEPs (Individualized Education Programs)
• Ability to train and support teachers, staff, and families on behavior management strategies
• Comfort working within IEP teams and contributing behavioral recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication for documentation and reporting

Additional Information

• Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals/Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.Clinical supervision toward BCBA certification is available for eligible candidates.

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