2025-2026 Occupational Therapist

  • Capital School District
  • Dover, Delaware
  • Full Time
Openings as of 6/21/2025

Capital School District

2025-2026 BCBA (Behavior) Coordinator

JobID: 31924

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Behavior Support Therapist

Date Posted:

6/16/2025

Location:

Capital Administrative Office

Date Available:

August 2025

Closing Date:

Until Filled

District:

Capital School District

Description: BCBA Coordinator

Terms of Employment: Full Time - 12 Month Position

Reports to: Special Services

Salary: Current Teacher Salary Schedule

Summary:

Capital School District is seeking a dedicated and experienced BCBA Coordinator to leave and support district-wide efforts in improving behavioral and communication outcomes for students with

disabilities. Grounded in the understanding that all behavior is a form of communication, this position centers on building adult capacity to interpret student needs and design appropriate data-driven

interventions. The specialist will coach staff pursing RBT and BCBA certification, guide Behavior Services Liaisions in collecting and analyzing behavior data, and support the creation and implementation

of high-quality Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to ensure students receive the services they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

Staff Development and Coaching

Coach and support staff working toward RBT and BCBA certification

Provide professional development focused on ethical, research-based behavior and communication practices

Model the use of strategies that interpret behavior through a communicative lens and promote positive student outcomes

Behavior & Communication Services Support

Mentor Behavior Services Liaisons on behavior data collection, analysis, and progress monitoring

Support the development, implementation and fidelity checks of individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

Help teams design proactive, responsive strategies that reflect each student's communication style and needs

Program Development & Compliance

Ensure district practices comply with IDEA, Section 504, and other relevant regulations

Collaborate with school teams during Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), IEP meetings and manifestation determinations

Champion district-wide systems that prioritize inclusive, communicative responses to student behavior

Student Support

Provide consultative and direct support for students with a broad range of abilities, communications needs and behavioral profiles (PK-22)

Guide teams in recognizing and responding to behavior a communication, with an emphasis on skill-building and student dignity

Support the creation of environments that nurture communication, regulation and independence.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, Communication Science or other closely related field.

BCBA Board Certification (BCBA), in good standing within registry (required)

Minimum of 5 years of experience in public educational settings supporting behavioral and communication needs

Deep understanding of special education law and ethical behavior support practices

Proven ability to collaborate and coach multidisciplinary teams

Experience working with students across the PK-22 age range

Preferred Skills:

Experience supervising or mentoring RBT or BCBA candidates

Training or experience in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and/or functional communication training (FCT)

Expertise in developing and scaling systems of support for behavior and communication across multiple schools

Bilingual or experience support multilingual learners is a plus

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements:

Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment

Tuberculin Test and physical

Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Application Procedures

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, copy ob BCBA certification, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at ....

The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone ...

Postings current as of 6/21/2025 5:17:01 AM CST.
Job ID: 482333342
Originally Posted on: 6/22/2025

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