Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Greater Boston (2024-2025)

BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST KIPP MA is looking for a dynamic, committed and flexible school-based behavior analyst to perform behavioral analysis and intervention support for general education students and students receiving specialized education services in grades K-12. The KIPP MA school-based behavior analyst will work closely with school mental health practitioners, school based student support teams, school leaders, and teachers across all campuses (Boston & Lynn) to execute a tiered approach to behavior support at the school level. This position is full-time and reports to the KIPP MA Managing Director of Student Supports. The ideal candidate will work with our team to amplify our children’s potential by creating a school experience that affirms, values, and challenges students each day. They will also seek to create a professional and authentic environment of joy, excellence, care, and community where educators can make long-term transformative outcomes for students. Key Responsibilities Behavior assessment and interventionConduct functional behavior assessments (FBA) and/or brief Functional Analysis (FA).Conduct preference assessments.Discuss results of the FBA and the proposed BIP with the school-based staff.Use the result of the FBA to create a function-based behavior intervention plan (BIP).Data collectionSelect appropriate data collection tools to measure target and replacement behaviors.Select appropriate data collection tools to measure treatment fidelity.Graph and monitor data for BIP to assess procedure effectiveness on a daily basis.Identify trends in the data and report stagnant and increasing trends in the target behaviors.Analyzes data on a weekly basis to develop training goals.Staff supervision & trainingProvides training to staff members regarding classroom behavior management techniques.Provides staff and parent training regarding techniques for remediation of behavioral, social, or personal problems of students.Provides training to staff members on implementing BIPs Updates school-based staff on best practices and adjustments connected to current cases.Campus supportsUnderstands the mission of KIPP MA and those of each individual campus, and delivers services in a way that aligns with the school’s program.Meets with campus-based CST’s and special education teams to discuss concerns, answer questions, review complex cases, and support them in finding solutions.Works collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary Clinical Team. Engages parents in a collaborative and compassionate manner that supports student progress.Regional ResponsibilitiesEmbody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productivelyParticipate and engage in regional professional development and community events as requiredKIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in their role. Our KIPP MA Executive Leadership Teams maintain consistent systems and procedures designed to permit staff to do their best work. In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.