BCBA/LBA - Special Ed All School (Full-Time)

The Gillen Brewer School is a special education school serving students from Pre-K to 8th grade with educational teams consisting of teachers and therapists across three domains (Counseling, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology). If you are looking to work collaboratively in an integrated elementary school classroom and small school setting, we’d like to talk to you! Be a part of a dedicated community of learners invested in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development. We are interviewing and looking to hire a full-time BCBA or LBA to join our Counseling Department. Learn more about the position and application process below.

All applicants will be required to submit a 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) two reference letters.

Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst OR Licensed Behavior Analyst
Program: All School
Supervisor: Head of Counseling Department
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Calendar to Follow: 12-month Academic
Annualized Salary Range: $78,000 - $84,000
Starting: July 01, 2025

Summary

The BCBA/LBA at Gillen Brewer is a critical part of the students’ learning experience and provides a range of direct and indirect services. The applicant for this position should be highly experienced in classroom management techniques and have strong behavior analysis skills in addition to being experienced in consultation/collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and participating in classroom activities to promote generalization of skills. The BCBA/LBA will collaborate closely with teachers, therapists (psychology, speech, occupational), and other school staff to develop and implement effective behavior intervention plans (BIPs) that promote student success. The applicant should demonstrate an understanding of the overall developmental continuums in the areas of play, language and social-emotional growth as well as knowledge of how sensory needs can impact the functioning of a neurodivergent student. In line with our school model, the BCBA will work closely with our parents/caregivers and provide parent/caregiver workshops. The BCBA/LBA will also provide staff training throughout the year.

The BCBA/LBA is a critical part of the child's learning experience at Gillen Brewer. The BCBA/LBA reports to the Head of the Counseling Department, who reports to the Assistant Head of School. The BCBA/LBA will work as part of an integrated team with Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists in a therapeutic school setting. Gillen Brewer expects that the BCBA/LBA will conduct themselves in a professional manner with regard to attitude, participation, communication, and interactions with staff, children, and parents. The BCBA/LBA is expected to understand the school’s policies, procedures, and guidelines as set in the staff handbook, located on the school’s shared Google Drive. As a part of the school community, the BCBA/LBA will be encouraged to participate in school community events, join committees, and be a part of a positive working environment for children, families, and colleagues. The BCBA/LBA will also support and promote the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practices within the program and throughout the community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) to identify the function of challenging behaviors
• Create, implement, and model behavioral plans and interventions recommending visuals and necessary support when warranted. Collect and analyze data on effectiveness
• Respond to crises as needed, following CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention protocols
• Participate in team meetings
• Conduct informal/formal assessment of children as well as implement, update, and create progress reports
• Coordinate and communicate with outside therapists as needed
• Support the children's physical, emotional, sensory, academic, and language needs
• Train and support teachers, therapists, and paraprofessionals in implementing BIPs and behavior management strategies
• Collaborate with the counseling department, teachers, therapists, and school administrators to ensure consistency in behavioral interventions across all settings
• Provide training and consultation to school staff on behavior management strategies
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student progress and behavioral interventions, as needed
• Follow appropriate procedures for handling issues with other staff members
• Maintain an open and honest line of communication with the Department Head, Assistant Head of School and Head of School. Take an active role in supervision, learning, and training. Actively seek out information and resources appropriate to the school
• Stay current with research and best practices in special education
• Provide classroom staffing support as needed
• Participate in arrival/dismissal duties as needed
• Provide staff and parent in-services as needed
• Contribute to schoolwide website as needed

Required Skills/Abilities

• Thorough understanding of and strong experience in best practices in behavior management techniques
• Thorough understanding of child development
• Mastery of data collection and interpretation
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to relate to children
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with the classroom team members
• Team-oriented approach with a positive work attitude

Planning and Recordkeeping

• Having created BIPs, using daily data collected to monitor and regularly reevaluate effectiveness of behavior plan in regard to student’s progress
• Informal/Formal assessment of children
• Write sections of the Mid-year and End-of-Year Integrative Reports collaboratively with team

Professional Requirements

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• Valid state licensure as a Licensed Behavior Analyst
• 3-5 years of previous experience using behavioral modification techniques in a school preferred

Physical Requirements

Employees must have the physical capacity to navigate the classroom and school environments in order to effectively meet the needs of our students. Such physical requirements include but are not limited to: walking, standing, sitting, climbing up and down stairs, kneeling, stooping, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Employees must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for long periods of time to complete necessary paperwork. Vision, with or without lenses, must be sufficient to read in both paper and digital formats. Employees must have the ability to hear, read, write, and speak in English.

Professional Development

The school is a community of learners. In addition to staff development and training at Gillen Brewer, employees are encouraged to pursue educational goals through conferences and various workshops. Members of the Counseling department are required to attend all staff development workshops, staff, team, and supervision meetings. Staff is also encouraged to attend all school functions listed on the school calendar.

Supervision & Support

The Head of the Counseling Department will oversee and analyze all aspects of the department through the use of observation cycles, in-office sessions, team meetings, conversations with staff, lesson planning, curriculum development, student progress, and report writing. Staff development and support through modeling and coaching will be provided which will include in-house and outside professional opportunities. Frequency of observations and feedback sessions will be determined by the Department Head, Assistant Head of School, and Head of School. The Head of the Counseling Department will conduct two formal evaluations a year using this job description as a guide. Evidence of effectiveness will be collected through observations, discussions, and products.

Other Requirements

You must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo a number of clearances, including NYC DOE fingerprinting, a medical health form, and other background checks.

To Apply

To be considered, interested applicants MUST submit a 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) two reference letters. Please submit materials directly via email to HR@gillenbrewer.com. Please include your name and the position of interest in the subject line of your email (i.e., Bethany Allen — BCBA or LBA).

No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants.

About GILLEN BREWER SCHOOL

The Gillen Brewer School is a reputable special needs school in the Upper East Side of Manhattan dedicated to transforming the lives of young children with a wide variety of language, emotional, developmental and learning disabilities. The school specializes in educating children with challenging, and often multiple disabilities including language-based and non-verbal learning disabilities.

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