The BCBA will provide behavioral support, coaching, and training to school staff and families to improve student outcomes. Responsibilities include conducting functional behavior assessments, developing intervention plans, and supervising staff seeking certification.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). A minimum of 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and providing coaching in a school setting is required.
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We support students ages 5 to 22 with disabilities and challenging behaviors that significantly impede their learning.
Minnick Schools is a private special education day school for students with disabilities licensed by the Virginia Board of Education in Roanoke, Grundy, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg, Wytheville, Wise, and Bristol.
EnCircle is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide support in the Minnick Schools to teachers, assistant teachers, educational aides, administrators, other school personnel, and families in Roanoke, VA.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary starting at $75,000 and a $5,000 sign on bonus
Health coverage options: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, hospital, critical illness, pet
Financial benefits: 401(k) with match, retention bonus, early wage access via DailyPay
Time off & well-being support: generous PTO, paid holidays, employee assistance program & chaplain services, educational assistance, professional development, Calm app access (for you, friends & family)
Minimum education, training, requirements and prerequisites
Master’s in special education, behavior analysis, or psychology required.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) required.
Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) by the Virginia Board of Medicine or license eligible.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a BCBA with individuals with disabilities and providing training and technical assistance using a coaching model; experience working in a school setting is preferred.
Experience providing credential-based supervision to individuals working toward national certification in behavior analysis (i.e., BCaBA, BCBA).
Expertise in the field and knowledge of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), experience working in a school setting is preferred.
Knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is preferred.
Benefits
401(k) matching
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid holidays
Life insurance
Competitive salary
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Generous PTO
Educational assistance program
Retention bonus
AD&D insurance
Cell phone reimbursement
Nationwide pet insurance
Premium Calm app access
Early access to paid wages
Experience in teaching or providing behavioral and academic support to multidisciplinary teams.
Minimum 6 months of experience working with children with Autism, Developmental Disability (DD), Intellectual disability (ID) and/or Emotional Disability (ED).
Training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), classroom management strategies, individual behavior intervention plan development, data collection methods, and positive behavior support strategies required.
Valid Virginia Drivers’ License and proof of insurance.
Satisfactory Driving Record in accordance with agency standards.
Ability to maintain records, prepare reports and complete required paperwork according to agency requirements on a timely basis.
Basic computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office.
Ability to observe health and safety regulations.
Ability to assist with crisis de-escalation techniques, including physical management, and to obtain certification in First Aid, CPR, and Safety Care.
Work schedule - Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-3:00PM.
Specific duties and responsibilities
Essential Functions
May be required to perform any of the following duties:
Provide credential-based supervision to individuals seeking national certification in behavior analysis (i.e., BCaBA, BCBA.)
Coach, monitor, and provide performance feedback to
Behavior
Specialists on:
Assessing the classroom environment and student behavior.
Identifying and implementing environmental modifications and behavior intervention strategies to promote desired behaviors.
Completing functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and writing behavior intervention plans and protocols.
Training staff to implement behavior intervention plans and protocols and providing follow-up monitoring to ensure fidelity of implementation.
Completing behavior intervention plan reviews/updates.
Presenting assessment results, proposed behavior intervention plans, and behavior intervention plan reviews/updates to IEP teams.
Coaching staff to implement evidence-based behavior analytic strategies and behavior protocols and to collect accurate data.
Implementing competency-based staff training system.
Creating and delivering trainings, in-services, and workshops.
Provide behavior analytic services to contracted providers (e.g., student/classroom consultations; FBAs; and/or BIP development, training, and monitoring.)
Provide consultation and training pertaining to the use of behavior analytic strategies through in-services, workshops, technical assistance, and coaching.
Oversee classroom coaches and implementation of competency-based staff training.
Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) and develop behavior intervention plans (BIPs) as needed.
Train staff on implementation of BIPs and provide follow up monitoring to ensure fidelity of implementation.
Review incident reports as requested.
Assist teachers in conducting skill assessments (e.g., ABLLS-R, AFLS, etc.) and selecting IEP goals based on assessment results.
Collaborate with teachers to select evidence-based teaching strategies for IEP goals and other skills targeted for acquisition and to develop appropriate teaching materials.
Review and provide feedback on skill acquisition plans for IEP goals and other skills targeted for acquisition.
Assist teachers in developing data collection systems and in collecting, graphing, analyzing data.
Attend regularly scheduled classroom meetings to discuss student programming and review data.
Review student IEP progress monitoring forms and behavior data summaries for accuracy as requested.
Participate in IEP meetings as requested.
Provide credential-based assessment and supervision (i.e., RBT.)
Participate in planning meetings to assess needs, set short- and long-term goals, identify barriers to implementation, and assess progress.
Assist with the implementation of school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) as assigned.
Report all student injuries, accidents and illnesses to the administration of the school immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
Serve as a mandated reporter for suspicions of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
Meet continuing education and ongoing supervision requirements to maintain professional certification(s.)
Perform duties as assigned by Principal/Educational Coordinator and Supervisor of Behavior Analytic Programming.
To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at enCircle based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. EnCircle does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
As part of the Company’s EEO commitment, we will also provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law. The Company will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of the job unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense — i.e., an undue hardship. Similarly, the Company will also make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of a person related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.
If you seek an accommodation because of a medical condition or impairment, or related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, please notify Human Resources so we can evaluate your request. Please cooperate with the Company as to any information needed so we can assess your request for an accommodation.
As part of our EEO commitment, the Company will also reasonably accommodate an employee whose sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance conflicts with a work rule or requirement unless doing so would impose more than a de minimis cost or burden.
Please inform Human Resources if you seek an accommodation based on a religious belief. The Company will not take any adverse action or tolerate any retaliation against a person who requests or uses a reasonable accommodation.
Monday-Friday, 8
00AM-3:00PM.
Market context
BCBA roles remain in steady demand
In Virginia, Board Certified Behavior Analyst roles are typically driven by school-based and disability-support needs, so candidates with direct coaching experience in educational settings are often competitive. This posting requires a relevant master’s degree, BCBA certification, and at least 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities in a school setting; benefits include retirement and health coverage, and the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your school-based experience is clearly reflected on your resume.
