Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Meliora Academy
470 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
Join Meliora Academy, a private, special education day school serving students ages 3-22 with autism spectrum and related disorders. Utilizing evidence-based interventions, including applied behavior analysis, we provide individualized instruction and one-on-one support to help students reach their maximum potential. Our team of BCBAs, special education teachers, and related service providers work collaboratively with families and school districts to create a supportive, inclusive environment.
What we offer:
- Compensation: Base salary ranging from $80,000.00 to $100,000.00, depending on education and experience
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000.00 to support your move
- No Billable Hour Requirements: No minimum billable hour expectations
- Comprehensive Support: Focus on your role with administrative and clinical support—no dealing with insurance, scheduling, or large caseloads
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Flexible Schedule: Adaptable work schedule aligned with the school division calendar
- Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, along with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct individual assessments of students to identify learning and behavioral needs and develop initial programming with ongoing modifications.
- Create Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), as well as social skills and skill-based assessments.
- Assist in the development of IEP goals, focusing on behavior reduction, replacement behaviors, and data collection methods.
- Provide direct and indirect behavioral services, interventions, instruction, and supervision to students, teachers, and classroom support personnel in individual and group settings.
- Oversee one or more students’ ABA programs in the classroom, including supervision of paraprofessionals working directly with students.
- Provide supervision to assigned RBTs, BTs, and other classroom staff, supporting identified goals in accordance with BACB guidelines.
- Monitor and analyze student progress, delivering daily progress notes for the school and families, and using data analysis to drive adjustments.
- Develop and deliver professional development programs, including instruction in Response to Intervention (RTI) and Behavioral Skills Training (BST) for classroom staff.
- Provide consultation to teachers and classroom support personnel to implement behavioral strategies effectively.
- Assist in the development of behavior strategies and methodologies to ensure student progress, focusing on data-driven solutions.
Qualifications:
- Active Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
- Master’s degree in psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or other related fields of study.
Preferred/Nice to have:
- Previous experience working in a school setting, ideally as a BCBA
New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
