2026-2027 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Breakthrough Public Schools Home Office
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Full Time
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst will work for the entire network to ensure we are compliant with all state requirements. This position will be responsible for student observation, treatment plan development, progress reports and other related responsibilities. This position will travel to and from our campus locations to provide coaching and support to our intervention specialists . Some direct and/or in-direct staff management may be required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct, write, and implement comprehensive functional behavior assessments.
- Write and implement school safety plans for given scholars
- Support connecting Evaluation Team Reports (ETR) and Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for social and emotional learning and behavior needs for our scholars.
- Support scholars with behaviors across all school environments as necessary: i.e., lunchroom, recess, transportation, classroom, hallways, etc.
- Support scholars transitioning back from separate facilities
- Provide behavioral support and/or direct services/treatment to scholars (and aides)
- Provide ongoing professional development and training to school staff as needed
- Curate, prepare, and make materials relevant to the needs of your scholars and educational staff to document and maintain positive behavior.
- Attend and provide input within educational meetings in regards to assigned scholars.
- Supervise, coach, and provide professional development to our RBTs and RBT candidates.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Master’s degree in special education required
Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the public school setting
- Experience utilizing technology in an instructional environment
- Experience with functional behavior assessment (FBA) and behavior intervention plan (BIP) in the school setting
- Experience coaching teachers
- Experience/training with CLR (Culturally Linguistically Responsive) methods
- Experience with academic planning and career exploration
- Licensure and Certification(s):
- BCBA and COBA (Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst) certificate in good standing maintain current National Provider Identification Number (NPI)
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and technical support skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with human resource policies and procedures to ensure the HRIS meets organizational needs and goals.
- Ability to keep information confidential.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive.
- Thorough understanding of all areas of information systems with a highly technical understanding of at least one commercial HRIS product.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, with speed, precision and accuracy
- Requires working as part of a group to solve issues and problems.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Performs work in an office setting with moderate levels of noise, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion using computers and phones, with exposure to fluorescent lighting.
DISCLAIMER: The information outlined in this job posting indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.
Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Breakthrough Schools offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision, life and disability coverage. Employees are also required to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).
Breakthrough Schools offers Medical, Dental, Vision benefits to all full-time employees. We also provide Paid Life, STD, LTD, Supplemental Life Insurance. Accident and Critical Illness Insurance. Flexible Spending Account and an Employee Assistance Program.
We have an exciting holiday and paid time off offering, we also offer training and development opportunities including but not limited to personal development, professional development, and team development opportunities.