Job Details

The Whitney Academy, Inc. is a residential treatment center. We serve adolescent boys, ages 10 to 22 who present with cognitive delays and a spectrum of behavioral problems. These problems include psychiatric diagnoses, sexualized and trauma reactive behaviors.

Our mission is to provide education, residential and treatment environments that are as “normal” as possible given the needs of the students we serve. As a Special Education Teacher, you will provide classroom instruction and lesson planning to students performing below grade level in a six-student, self-contained classroom. Other requirements include excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills, and ability to collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Responsibilities:

· Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments /Analyses as assigned

· Design, implement, and evaluate behavior plans

· Train staff on the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans

· Provide training and consultation services to service providers (i.e. teachers, clinicians, direct care staff, etc.) and families

· Provide recommendations regarding instructional and behavioral programs, curriculum modification, and data analysis.

· Complete comprehensive reports based on observations, functional behavioral assessments and other assessment tools administered.

· Assist in the development of focused treatment plans designed to reduce or eliminated problem behaviors and teach or improve adaptive skills.

· Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director

Requirements:

· Master’s degree in Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis or related field required

· Certification as a behavior analyst from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board required

· Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and experience working with an adolescent population

· Experience developing and implementing ABA programs in an applied setting

Benefits:

· SIGN-ON BONUS: $4000.00

· Salary based on licensure and experience

· Annual Merit Increases

· 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Weeks Per Year to Start

· 11 Paid Holidays

· Fully Paid Medical and Dental

· Tuition Assistance after One Year of Employment

· Fully Paid Life and Disability Insurance

· 403(b) Plan

· Free Gym Membership

· A wonderful opportunity for Personal & Professional Growth serving a unique and rewarding student population

Interested parties please Email, Mail or Call:

Call: 1(508) 763-2202 Ext. 329

The Whitney Academy, Inc.

Attn: Recruitment

P.O. Box 619

East Freetown, MA 02717

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer