KIPP DC
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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 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 with an immediate start date.
About KIPP DC
For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.
Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.
As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community
About the Role
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) plays a critical role in the systematic design and implementation of evidence-based interventions, thereby cultivating environments conducive to the development of positive behaviors and enhanced learning outcomes.
Location and Type of Work
This is an exempt position. 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 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.
