Job Description

The Role: What You'll Do

As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Veritas Prep, you will provide behavior analysis services to students with special needs in grades 5-12. You will work collaboratively with school staff and families to develop and implement behavior intervention plans, conduct functional assessments, and provide behavior support and consultation.

You'll also:

• Conduct applied behavior analysis assessments and functional behavior assessments to determine appropriate behavior interventions
• Develop individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on the analysis of student behavior data
• Provide direct behavior analysis services to students, including behavior instruction and support
• Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to implement behavior support plans in the classroom setting
• Train and support school staff and families in the implementation of behavior intervention plans
• Collect and analyze data on student behavior and the effectiveness of behavior interventions
• Participate in team meetings to review student progress and determine appropriate interventions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation
• Stay current on best practices in behavior analysis through ongoing professional development

Requirements

What You'll Need (Qualifications)

• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve amazing things
• A passion for working with students with special needs and improving their behavior and social-emotional development
• BCBA certification
• Experience conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans
• Experience providing behavior analysis services to students with special needs
• Experience collaborating with school staff and families to implement behavior support plans
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Current authorization to work in the United States - a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.

Benefits

About Veritas Prep

Veritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5 through 12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. Veritas Prep accelerates every student’s path to college and career by helping them set a strong academic foundation in middle school and guaranteeing access to college classes and college prep support in our wall-to-wall Early College high school.

At Veritas Prep, we are not only breaking down barriers to college access but also providing the tools students need to persist through college and prepare for a successful career. Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers. Scholars learn important academic habits and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our high school.

Our Early College high school program, in partnership with STCC and Worcester State University, prepares students to earn high-impact college degrees, saving students up to two years’ time in college and thousands of dollars. Students can earn up to an associate degree for free, and the general studies associate degree from STCC means students enter as JUNIORS at any Massachusetts public college or university after high school graduation.

Students at Veritas Prep benefit from high academic standards and robust support, an exceptional learning environment, a diverse staff of high-quality educators, a strong commitment to social/emotional and practical skill development, and an inclusive, anti-racist community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.