Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Hawkswood School is growing!

We are searching for a full-time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

The role of the BCBA is to collaboratively develop and implement behavioral interventions to facilitate students’ attainment of social and emotional growth consistent with the goals set forth by Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and with the total educational philosophy and goals of Hawkswood School.

The BCBA works in coordination with school staff members, administration, and parents in identifying social/behavioral issues, as well as planning, developing, and implementing programs for students to remediate behavioral and social issues. The BCBA communicates effectively and provides ongoing training for teachers, related services providers, paraprofessionals, and other support staff in the areas of behavior management skills and affective education.

Hawkswood School runs a 12-month program. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm.

Hawkswood School is a private school in Eatontown, New Jersey, approved by the State of New Jersey to provide special education services and supports to students on the autism spectrum and to students with multiple disabilities, ages 3 to 21. We are committed to empowering students with disabilities to be self-expressed, self-directed and contributing members of their families and communities.

Please visit our website to learn about who we are and what we do: www.hawkswoodschool.net

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college
• Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) Certification

Previous school-based professional experience is preferred.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Due to the vulnerable populations served by Hawkswood School, staff members are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Please apply for this position if you:

• Value and model integrity, transparency, passion, innovation, insight and initiative.
• Are outcomes-oriented and can work within an evidence-based model.
• Are a team player and support consensus-based decision making.
• Are committed to fostering and maximizing functional communication and skills, student independence, and empowering our students by supporting their self esteem.
• Have knowledge of and experience with the diverse needs of children with autism, multiple disabilities, and significant health issues, and an understanding of their associated behavioral characteristics.
• Have knowledge of and experience with appropriate special education classroom practices and curricula.
• Have strong ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Have strong ability to train others in the application of behavior management techniques effectively.

Competitive salary and benefit package.

EOE / MF. Hawkswood School is an equal opportunity employer.