Provides behavioral assessment and intervention services for students across three schools. Conducts functional behavior assessments, develops evidence-based intervention plans, oversees implementation fidelity, trains staff, analyzes behavioral data, contributes to IEPs, and prepares progress reports. Requires travel between school locations and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support students with challenging behaviors and developmental needs.
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 (3) Menta schools at the following locations:
621 Belvidere Rd. Waukegan IL 60085
8702 N. 2nd St. Unit D Machesney Park IL 61115
1200 Claussen Dr Woodstock IL 60098
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/
About Menta Academy North
At Menta Academy North, our passionate team is deeply invested in the '3-C Ready' ethos, focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner, ensuring that every student's individual needs are met with precision and care.
Within the walls of Menta Academy North, classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here, students don’t just learn; they engage with knowledge, internalize it, and apply it, setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.
Students Served: PK-21
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.
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