2 board certified behavior analyst jobs found in Amherst

Job Description The Amherst Regional Public Schools is seeking a full time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to design, implement, and oversee behavior intervention programs tailored to secondary students (grades 7-12). This role involves conducting assessments, developing and executing behavior intervention plans, and collaborating with educators, families, and support staff to foster a positive school environment. This is a full time position, in the Unit A Professional Collective Bargaining Agreement. The position includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities: Provide consultation for students both in specialized programs and outside specialized programs. Provide consultation to teachers, related service providers, para-educators, administration and families as needed. Serve as the point person for teams and administrators seeking assistance in developing strategies and interventions to support progress of identified students. Work...

Job Description The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) supports and implements behavior plans created by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies that honor the unique strengths and differences of every student. This position emphasizes neurodiversity, understanding that brain variations are natural and not deficits to be fixed. The RBT fosters skill development in communication, social interaction, and problem-solving for students in special education in a respectful, positive, and individualized way. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Promote safe and socially acceptable behaviors to support communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills development. Gradually reduce prompts to encourage independent and successful responses. Increase the occurrence of appropriate behaviors through positive reinforcement (desired items, attention, or removal of aversive stimuli). Collect and document behavior...