ELC West Board Certified Behavior Analyst for the 2026-2027 School Year

Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (ELC West) for the 2026-2027 School Year
The ELC is located in Vernon Hills (Lake County), Illinois; is a special education cooperative providing services to students identified with special needs, ages 3 through 22 years of age. The ELC represents Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96, Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103, Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 and Fox Lake District 114. The ELC serves eight elementary schools, four junior high/middle schools and one high school.

Description:
As we continue to provide world-class, specialized educational services and supports locally for our exceptional learners in partnership with families and districts, the Board Certified Behavior Analyst will support our students with a variety of needs in a more structured learning environment.

Location:

ELC West

Qualifications:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst Licensure
• Valid Professional Educator license with either a LBS1, preferred LBS11, or a school psychologist approval
• Ability to travel within the member districts and move about ELC and district buildings as necessary
• Experience with students on the autism spectrum disorder and emotional disabilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor Functional Behavior Assessment
• Provide evaluations, modeling and training to staff and parents on the impact of behavior on educational performance and effectiveness of behavior intervention plans.
• Function as a diagnostic team member and provide ongoing behavioral assistance to students, staff and parents.

Job Responsibilities: (see attached job description for full list)

• Implement and coordinate positive behavior support plans and intervention techniques
• Collaborate with the district's problem solving teams including parents when a student exhibits severe behaviors in the school environment
• Assist in the writing of comprehensive functional assessments, behavior intervention plans, or programmatic recommendations for individual students
• Demonstrate/model behavior management ideas and/or techniques
• Consult with parents concerning the status of behavior in the home and recommendations that can be carried out in the home

Salary & Benefit Information:

• Pay ranges from $55,350 - $115,000 depending on education level and experience
• This is a 10-month, Monday through Friday position

Exceptional Learners Collaborative provides a comprehensive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance, including Board-paid single/employee medical insurance, and shared cost for family coverage
• Life Insurance
• Contribution to the Teacher's Retirement System (pension)
• Sick, Personal, and Bereavement leave time
• Professional Development opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Process:
Online applications are required (www.elced.org). Applicants should complete the electronic application process and upload a letter of interest, current resume, references and transcripts.

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst Job Description).pdf