In York, we believe that ""behavior is communication."" We are seeking a visionary BCBA to help us Navigate to Excellence by building environments where every student feels safe, seen, and supported. You won't just be writing BIPs; you will be coaching teams, empowering Ed Techs, and collaboratively redefining what ""success"" looks like for our most complex learners.

The ""Wildcat"" Difference: Your Role
•Beyond the Chart: Move past simple ABC data to look at the neurological and environmental triggers behind a student’s ""unsolved problems.""
•MTSS & Prevention: Work at the ""Tier 1"" level to help general education teachers create ""regulation-ready"" classrooms, reducing the need for intensive interventions before they start.
•Collaborative Leadership: Partner with our Speech-Language Pathologists, Social Workers, and the District BCBA team to ensure a ""Whole Child"" approach to IEP development.
•Coaching & Capacity: Act as a lead mentor for our specialized program staff, providing real-time, side-by-side coaching that builds the skill set of our front-line Ed Techs.
Key Responsibilities
•Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA): Conduct multidimensional assessments that prioritize the student's voice and sensory profile.
•BIP Development: Create Behavior Intervention Plans that are restorative, not punitive, focusing on teaching replacement skills and self-regulation strategies.
•Safety & Crisis Prevention: Serve as a lead trainer in de-escalation techniques (Safety-Care or similar), ensuring that physical intervention is always the last resort.
•Data Integrity: Utilize digital tracking tools to provide the IEP team with clear, visual evidence of student progress and ""stamina"" for learning.

Qualifications
•Certification: Current BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB.
•Licensure: Maine State Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as a behavior analyst.
•Experience: Experience in a public school setting is preferred
•The ""X"" Factor: A deep sense of empathy, a touch of wit, and the ability to build Relational Trust with staff and families during high-stress moments.

Why York?
•A Culture of Excellence: We don't just follow ""compliance""; we lead with ""best practice.""
•Professional Agency: You will have the autonomy to design programs and the support of a leadership team that ""gets it.""
•Community: Join a district where the ""Wildcat Way"" means we take care of each other so we can take care of our kids.