Job Description

At Martin Luther School, part of Gemma Services, we do school differently.

We are an Approved Private School for students who benefit from emotional support, and we believe they deserve it all: challenge, opportunity, and the joy that comes from real learning.

Here's what sets us apart:

• Strong academics that push students to grow and build confidence
• Creative electives and activities that spark curiosity and expression
• Competitive athletics that foster pride, teamwork, and resilience

All of this happens in a community that’s structured, caring, and truly committed to every student’s growth - academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our mission is to instruct the mind, engage the heart, and empower the will. At MLS, students do not just get support, they get the kind of full, rich school experience that prepares them for life.

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for working with the school staff (teachers, administrators and support staff) to facilitate positive behavior change for students identified as exhibiting maladaptive responding that interferes with skill acquisition and overall school programming.
• Identify the environmental variables that occasion and maintain the maladaptive responses, potential skill deficits of the student and then work with school staff to develop a Behavior Intervention Plan that fits within the academic setting.
• May be required to develop curricular programs for certain students to address various skill domains (communication, self-help, academic, etc).
• Staff training is a requirement in this position as school staff will need to become fluent in the implementation of Behavior Intervention Programs and skill acquisition programs.
• Some students will require consultation programming in the home; training responsibilities will also be applied and provided to the parents and the school personnel.

Education/Training:

• Master's Degree in related field (psychology, education)
• Board Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis-BCBA
• Advanced coursework in applied behavior analysis and/or working with children with disabilities; Maintain BCBA Supervisor eligibility
• Functional understanding of advanced ABA principles

Top Skill(s):

• Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills
• Proficient skills in functional assessment, person-centered planning, coaching, team building and team development
• Behavior support plan design
• Proficient PC skills, including knowledge of School Wide Positive Behavior Support systems including SW-PBIS data systems (i.e. TIC, SET, and Educator’s Handbook)

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years' related experience normally required.
• At least two years’ experience working as a team leader or consultant
• Experience conducting FBA’s and creating PBSP’s
• Experience teaching functional communication and social skills
• Experience implementing and creating behavior analytic curriculum (Verbal Behavior, DTI);
• Staff training experience

Benefits include:

• 3 health insurance plans included, one at no cost to the employee!
• 2 dental plans to choose from
• Educational assistance for professional development and Act 48/CEUs
• 403b retirement plan with organizational match
• Group Term Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Short and Long-term Disability coverage
• Generous paid time off and Personal Holidays
• Funding for employee self-care activities

If you are passionate about education, student advocacy, and admissions management, we invite you to apply and contribute to the success of MLS and the students we serve.

Come experience what it means to be part of a special education team!