Marklund is built on our mission of making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities. Our services are designed to enhance the lives of our students in a meaningful way, but we cant do it alone.
We are seeking a dedicated Behavior Specialist to join our diverse team in Geneva and be a part of our life-changing mission. The hours of this position are 8 AM - 4 PM, Monday through Friday.
Joining Marklund is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and works together tocreate happy, safe and purpose-filled lives for those individuals that we serve.
Marklund is a place where you can thrive professionally, and growin your career.Whether you seek work variety, scheduling consistency or career advancement, you will find your home here. Your journey includes innovative benefits, flexible opportunities, and extensive training to help RBTs launch your career.
About Our School
Marklund Day School is a non-public state-certified school that partners with area school districts to provide a highly specialized education experience. The therapeutic, sensory-driven Multi-Needs Program serves individuals ages 3 through 21 with medical, developmental, and physical disabilities. Through the Life Skills Program, teachers and paraprofessionals provide individualized functional curriculum and supports for students who are diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, specific learning disabilities, and developmental disabilities.
You will make a difference in the lives of our students in the following ways:
Assist staff with training on students personal care and other activities of daily living
Collaborates with the RBTP, teacher, nursing staff, therapists, Behavior Analyst and building leadership to meet needs of the students
Assist the classroom staff and RBTP by observing, recording, and charting students progress.
Training on the implementation and data collection of replacement behavior goals to document student progress
Assist Behavior Analyst with related tasks, as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities and for the enhancement of daily operations of the school.
Supervise RBTPs as assigned
Observe and assist in managing the implementation of behavior protocols and behavior intervention plans of students approved by the Behavior Analyst for all staff
Monitor and implement behavior management techniques as instructed by the Behavior Analyst
Model appropriate behavior techniques and collaborate with the Behavior Analyst and RBTP
Monitor and provide constructive feedback to RBTP and staff on implementation of Individual student behavior protocols and behavior intervention plans (BIP)
Collect, record, and file student behavior data accurately
Assist behavior analyst in preparation of students behavior intervention plan and functional behavior assessment
Assist behavior analyst in graphing and analysis of data (using Microsoft Word, Excel and Google drive)
Present behavior data and information to IEP team in various school meetings (i.e. IEP meeting, Team Talks, 3 in 30 and etc.)
Assist the RBTP in conducting classroom meetings and debriefs before and after school
Assist the behavior analyst in conducing behavior related meetings
Assist the behavior analyst in classroom observations and functional behavior assessments
Assist behavior analyst in skill acquisition, behavior reduction, and classroom- based assessments
Assist the behavior analyst in design and training of new procedures, protocols and professional development
Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.
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Qualifications
Required Experience:
High School Diploma or GED is required
Bachelor's Degree in psychology, behavior, education, or related service training is preferred
BCBA trainee experience is preferred
Minimum of 6 months working as an RBTP
Must have a paraprofessional license, RBT, BCaBA, or BCBA certification
Substitute teacher certification is preferred
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements
Benefits
When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:
Full-Time Employees
Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU
Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Short -Term Disability
Paid Time Off (PTO)*
*School Employees Receive “Closed Days” and Sick/Personal
PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
Tuition Reimbursement
Extended Sick Bank
7 Paid Holidays per Year
Full-Time And Part-Time Employee Benefits
Competitive pay
Credit Union Membership
Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire
Marklund matches up to 5%
Ways we appreciate YOU
Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
Claire Haverkampf (founder) Annual Commemorative Award