Behavior Analyst I

School-Based Consultation | Hamden, Connecticut

10-Month Position | Optional Summer Opportunities

Make an Impact. Support Educators. Help Students Thrive!

Are you a BCBA who loves problem-solving, collaborating with educators, and making a meaningful difference in students' lives?

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your clinical expertise in a school setting while enjoying the benefits of a 10-month schedule?

ACES is looking for passionate, motivated Board Certified Behavior Analysts to join our school-based consultative team in Hamden, Connecticut!

This is an exciting opportunity to take your skills beyond traditional ABA services and work alongside teachers, behavior technicians, related service providers, administrators, and families to create meaningful, lasting change for students.

As a school-based BCBA, you'll have the opportunity to support students with diverse learning and behavioral needs, help educators build effective strategies, mentor staff, and play an important role in developing successful educational programs.

At ACES, we believe great outcomes happen through collaboration, creativity, and a shared commitment to helping every student succeed.

Why You'll Love Working at ACES!

We know that finding the right workplace is about more than just the job itself. It's about feeling supported, having opportunities to grow, and finding a balance between your professional and personal life.

Some of the perks of joining our team may include:

• 10-Month Schedule: Enjoy a school-year position with the option to work during the summer.
• Work-Life Balance: A schedule aligned with the school calendar, offering time to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Retirement Benefits: Opportunities to plan and save for your future.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible paid holidays, sick time, personal time, and other leave benefits.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities to strengthen your clinical and consultative skills.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced educators, behavior technicians, related service providers, and other professionals who share your commitment to student success.
• Leadership Opportunities: Share your expertise, mentor staff, and help strengthen school-based behavioral programming.
• Meaningful Work: Make a lasting impact not only on individual students but also on the school teams supporting them.

At ACES, you're not just filling a position. You're joining a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and recognizes the difference you make.

What You'll Be Doing

Assess, Analyze, and Create Meaningful Change

Your clinical expertise will help teams understand student needs, identify effective interventions, and make informed decisions.

• Conduct comprehensive behavior analytic assessments, including functional, skill-based, ecological, and preference assessments.
• Observe students and staff to identify strengths, needs, and opportunities for growth.
• Conduct procedural fidelity checks to evaluate the implementation of ongoing programs.
• Complete reliability checks to ensure the accuracy and consistency of collected data.
• Analyze behavioral and instructional data to evaluate progress and guide programming decisions.
• Prepare and distribute comprehensive assessment reports.
• Collaborate with relevant team members to review student concerns, identify solutions, and develop effective strategies.

Collaborate with Educators and Strengthen Student Programs

You'll be an important part of a multidisciplinary team working together to support student success.

• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and other team members to develop, implement, and evaluate academic and behavioral programming.
• Apply evidence-based ABA strategies to support student learning, independence, and positive behavioral outcomes.
• Provide consultation and guidance to help teams implement effective instructional and behavioral practices.

Lead, Organize, and Support School-Based Services

Your organizational and leadership skills will help keep programs running effectively while ensuring students and staff have the support they need.

• Establish, maintain, and monitor data management systems.
• Organize and display student data through graphs, tables, and other visual formats.
• Develop and coordinate student and staff schedules.
• Lead student case discussions and collaborative problem-solving meetings.
• Prepare student progress updates and relevant documentation.
• Present student information and recommendations during Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings.
• Supervise and evaluate Behavior Services and Autism Programs (BSAP) staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Build Relationships and Keep Everyone Connected

Strong communication and teamwork are at the heart of successful school-based services.

• Complete required forms, reports, and documentation accurately, efficiently, and within established timelines.
• Communicate ongoing behavioral and instructional information with relevant team members.
• Maintain professional, collaborative communication with colleagues and leadership.
• Build positive working relationships with outside agencies, parents, and guardians.
• Participate in staff meetings, student meetings, and collaborative team discussions.
• Attend and actively participate in parent meetings.

Share Your Knowledge and Help Others Grow

We want BCBAs who are excited not only to support students but also to help the professionals around them succeed.

• Participate in assigned training and professional development opportunities.
• Provide coaching, training, and constructive feedback to staff on instructional and behavioral practices.
• Develop and deliver formal presentations, workshops, and professional learning opportunities.
• Support staff in strengthening their understanding and implementation of evidence-based behavioral interventions.

Professional Knowledge and Expectations

As a BCBA at ACES, you'll be expected to demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, professional judgment, and a commitment to ethical, high-quality services.

This includes:

• Understanding and following all applicable ACES, Clinical Services, and building/program policies and procedures.
• Following established safety management procedures and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Complying with Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) regulations and guidelines related to RBT registration, BCBA certification, and supervision, when applicable.
• Demonstrating understanding of the concepts and practices presented through the ACES Behavior Services and Autism Programs Training Series.
• Understanding and following all relevant individual behavior management programs.
• Confidently discussing and applying pedagogical strategies grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Demonstrating fluency in behavior analytic concepts, principles, methodologies, and advanced applications.
• Maintaining a commitment to professional growth through ongoing training, discussion, and learning opportunities.
• Actively seeking additional professional development opportunities to strengthen clinical and consultative skills.

Qualifications

• We're looking for candidates who are knowledgeable, collaborative, organized, and excited to bring their expertise into the school environment.

  Certification and Licensure

  Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Hold current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and Connecticut Behavior Analyst licensure (LBA).

• OR

• Have met all eligibility requirements to apply for or take the BCBA examination, with the requirement to obtain both BCBA certification and Connecticut LBA licensure within six months of employment.

• Additional Requirements

• Obtain BACB recognition for meeting the Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and BCBA examination candidates within one year of hire.
• Complete all components of ACES Systematic Safety Intervention Strategy Training (ASSIST) within one month of hire.

External Candidates please apply online atwww.aces.org.

Internal candidates should apply via the "Careers at ACES" link onInterfaces.

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