About the role
Job Description
As a Traveling Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with The Menta Education Group, you will assess the development of students, as well as contribute to student IEP’s for behavioral growth.
Required: Behavior Analyst licensure and BACB certification
This position would entail local and regional reimbursed travel.
Provide services between (4) Menta schools at the following locations
3049 W. Harrison Chicago, IL 60612
6340 S. New England Ave. Chicago, IL 60638
321 E. 84th St Chicago IL 60619
605 S. Albany Ave. Chicago, IL 60612
Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract)
Responsibilities
- Work directly with students who exhibit challenging behaviors
- Travel to multiple school locations to support organization-wide initiatives
- Perform functional behavior assessments (FBA) for individual students
- Collaborate with the school team to develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans and oversee those interventions to ensure fidelity
- Develop resources and materials to support individual student interventions and programming
- Train staff in the implementation of interventions and programming
- Develop data collection strategies to monitor student response to intervention
- Assist staff in collecting and analyzing data
- Participate in the development of student IEP’s and in IEP meetings
- Collect data and prepare a variety of reports to document assessment, interventions, and student progress
Qualifications
- Required to have Behavior Analyst licensure and BACB certification
- Experience working as a behavior or autism specialist
- Ability to travel
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strong consultative and data analysis abilities
- Creative thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
- In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
- Compensation Information:
- https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
- Please refer to the "Clinical" section for this position's category.
- Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
Menta Academy Chicago West
At Menta Academy Chicago West, our devoted staff is dedicated to guiding each child toward success. Our educational services are designed to meet individual learning needs, emphasizing both development and achievement. This allows our students to experience daily successes, engage in learning and play, and gain the knowledge they need to succeed in the future. Menta Academy Chicago West is more than just a school; it's where students flourish and reach their full potential.
The heart of our success lies in our genuine passion for empowering at-risk youth. We approach our mission with confidence, knowing that every life we touch has the potential to flourish. Through innovative approaches, data-driven strategies, and a profound understanding of the challenges our students face, we steadfastly strive to eliminate barriers and create a brighter, more promising future for all those we serve.
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.