Board Certified Behavior Analyst

· Provide proactive behavioral, social-emotional, developmental, and executive functioning support for children in a childcare and preschool setting.

· Build positive relationships with children, teachers, administrators, and families to support student success and foster a warm, inclusive early childhood environment.

· Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) when appropriate.

· Design and implement individualized and classroom-based strategies to support self-regulation, coping skills, communication, independence, transitions, and positive peer interactions.

· Facilitate individual and small-group social skills instruction focused on communication, play skills, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and peer engagement.

· Support children with neurodivergence, developmental differences, executive functioning challenges, anxiety, and related behavioral or learning needs through individualized planning and skill-building interventions.

· Develop practical classroom strategies, accommodations, routines, and behavior supports that promote engagement and developmental success.

· Provide consultation, coaching, and support to faculty regarding behavior management, classroom climate, developmentally appropriate practices, and inclusive early childhood education.

· Design, prepare, and implement behavior analytic instructional materials, individualized supports, and visual supports to enhance communication, routines, learning, and behavioral success where appropriate.

· Participate in student support meetings and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective intervention planning and continuity of care.

· Monitor child progress through data collection, observation, and collaboration, adjusting supports and interventions as needed.

· Provide support during challenging situations using calm, respectful, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed approaches.

· Develop and facilitate staff trainings and parent workshops related to behavior support, executive functioning, social-emotional development, and inclusive early childhood practices.

· Maintain ethical and professional standards in accordance with BACB guidelines and applicable state and school regulations.

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.
• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities in residential and community settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in ABA and person-centered planning.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation.
• Experience in staff supervision and training required.

Benefits include: Generous PTO; Medical, dental, and vision care included; 403b plan eligible; Group term life insurance; Voluntary disability insurance plan; FSA & HSA options available; Gym membership included and other employee discounts are available.

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person’s actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.

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