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Careers at Our Amazing Place.

At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference.

Job Title: Behavior Instruction Support Specialist (BCBA)

Location: The Day School at The Children’s Institute, 1405 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Entry-Level Salary: $ 47,456/year. Additional compensation based on experience.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. This is a 10-month position.

About the Team

The Day School is an approved private school licensed by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Private Academic Schools and approved as a special education school by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Families and school districts alike have connected with our expert educational team to bring specialized education and related services, including autism support and multiple disabilities support, to nearly 200 students from 60+ school districts across western Pennsylvania each year.

About the Position

The Behavior Instruction Support Specialist (BCBA) works with the classroom teacher and staff, to effectively plan, develop and provide instructional and behavioral strategies and techniques for our students within The Day School at The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with teachers and other team members to effectively plan, develop and provide effective instructional and behavioral strategies and techniques for students.
Work with school staff and students in regard to training and implementation of crisis management strategies.
Assist Educational Supervisors in the identification of classroom behavioral and instructional needs.
Assist with the development of and suggests instructional techniques and procedures for students, to professional and paraprofessional staff.
Assist with organizing professional in-service training for educational staff.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in special education or related field.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification.
Minimum if three (3) years’ experience in Special Education.
Experience in educational/behavioral procedures and teacher training.
Act 33/34 Clearances; FBI Clearance.

Amazing Benefits

We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:

Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
Personal/Sick Time and Holidays
Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
Student Loan Refinancing Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development/CEU’s
Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
Credit Union
Team Member Recognition Events
Referral bonus
CPR-employer paid

Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families? Are you ready to brighten the future of Amazing Children? We want to hear from you!

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!

The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.