KIPP DC
School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Student Support - Washington, DC - Full Time
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School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Job Summary
The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) role is an integral part of the Discover Student Support team, ensuring the principles of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) methodology is implemented with fidelity to significantly improve students’ social and behavioral functioning. BCBA salaries are exempt and start at $82,620 and increase with years of experience. Please see the salary scale here. BCBAs can earn up to $4,000 in renewal add-ons to their base salary each year they return to KIPP DC. This is a Full-time, fully on-site role based at Discover Academy with an immediate start date.
About KIPP DC
By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC’s 20 schools and two programs, 7,500 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.
About the team
The Board Certified Behavioral Analyst will be supporting the team & family of Discover Academy. At Discover Academy, the teachers and families work collaboratively to nurture and guide our students’ creativity, knowledge and sense of self. They support the needs of the whole child by pairing strong instruction with social emotional learning. Their classrooms are productive and filled with outrageous love for little KIPPsters. KIPPsters at Discover Academy leave with the foundational academic skills and mindsets that are necessary for success in rigorous and joyful elementary schools.
About the Role
The BCBA is integral in helping to create environments that foster positive behaviors and learning.
Location and Type of Work
This is an exempt position and will report to the Principal of Discover Academy.
As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support which requires this position to be fully on-site. This role is currently required to be on-site or in school (at Discover Academy) during regular work hours.
Responsibilities
Behavior Analysis- 30%
- Complete comprehensive functional behavioral assessments and behavior plans for general education and special education students.
- Review and update behavior intervention plans and assessments accordingly in a timely manner using data analysis. Schedule review meetings with parents and school staff.
Collaborative Teaming - 40%
- Demonstrates positive, collaborative problem-solving orientation with students, parents and guardians, educators, administrators, community members, and colleagues.
- Implement student behavior plans by modeling interventions, creating data tracking systems and developing tools to collect progress-monitoring data for school staff.
- Serves in a consultative role with school teams to offer prevention and intervention strategies for students who have behavioral challenges; and provides consultation on an on-going basis to teachers, parents, and other school personnel to resolve students’ learning and behavioral problems.
- Train school staff in creating and executing evidence-based behavior interventions for students, use of data collection tools, behavior analysis techniques, and how to monitor fidelity.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings at schools to provide guidance on IEP goals.
School and Community Support- 30%
- Serve as a full-time and engaged member of the KIPP DC team
- Believes deeply in the mission and values of KIPP DC
- Holds high expectations for each student.
- Exhibits positive rapport with students.
- Establishes and maintains strong communication lines with all stakeholders: school administrators, teachers, parents, and other staff.
- Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience/professionalism.
Requirements & Preferences
Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Behavior Analysis, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education/Special Education, Psychology or a related field.
- Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
- Extensive skills in behavioral assessment and behavior support plan development.
- Extensive knowledge of data analysis.
- Experience and commitment to working with limited access to quality educational opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in an urban public school system.
- At least two years of experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 10 pounds
- Ability to stand frequently
- Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools
Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:
- Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
- Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
- Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
- Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
- Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
- Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
- Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
- Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action.
Benefits & Compensation [edited this section for your role]
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
- At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.BCBA salaries are exempt and start at $82,620 and increase with years of experience. Please see the salary scale here. BCBA can earn up to $4,000 in renewal add-ons to their base salary each year they return to KIPP DC.
- KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
- KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
- Currently, individuals in this role have up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, paid Thanksgiving week break, winter break, spring break, and summer break. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.
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Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
