Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

SPECIAL EDUCATION HEAD TEACHER — BEHAVIOR FOCUS | BCBA SUPERVISION HOURS PROVIDED

The Shirley Aninias School | New York, NY | Full-Time, 12-Month | 7:30 AM–3:30 PM | $75,000–$90,000

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Shirley Aninias School (SAS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate NYS Certified Special Education Head Teacher who has experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodology and is actively enrolled in a Master's program in ABA with the ability to begin accruing fieldwork hours. As a classroom leader, you'll design and deliver individualized instruction for neurodiverse students ages 4–13, lead and mentor your classroom team, and accrue supervised fieldwork hours toward your BCBA under our on-staff Board Certified Behavior Analyst. A rare chance to lead a classroom and grow into a behavior analyst at the same time.

WHY THIS ROLE (YOUR BCBA PATHWAY)

On-site BCBA supervision toward your BACB supervised fieldwork hours (restricted and unrestricted), per current BACB requirements

Hands-on experience with behavior plans, skill-acquisition programs, and data analysis

Direct mentorship from a BCBA and a full multidisciplinary team

A clear growth path within SAS as you complete your certification

RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom Leadership

Lead, guide, and mentor your classroom team, modeling best practices in instruction and behavior support

Supervise and support Assistant Teachers and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

Set a professional, inclusive tone and enforce school policies consistently

Instruction

Design and deliver individualized and small-group instruction on goal acquisition, social skills, and communication, aligned to each student's IEP

Develop and submit timely, differentiated lesson plans

ABA & Behavior Support

Implement behavior plans per students' BIPs and collect data as directed by the supervising BCBA

Implement Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Teaching (NET) for skill acquisition

Administer ABA assessments, including the VB-MAPP and ABLLS-R

Use Behavior Skills Training (BST) to train Assistant Teachers and RBTs in ABA methodology

Manage maladaptive behavior using protocols such as DRA and DRO under direct BCBA supervision

Daily Routines

Carry over daily routines, support ADL skills, and lead community outings to practice real-life skills

REQUIREMENTS

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Childhood/Special Education

NYS Teaching Certificate

Actively enrolled in a Master's program in ABA (or a BCBA-verified course sequence) with the ability to begin accruing fieldwork hours

Experience implementing ABA methodology with neurodiverse students and students with behavioral challenges

Demonstrated ability to lead a classroom team and model best practices in instruction and behavior support

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively on a team

Preferred

Familiarity with DTT, NET, BST, and ABA assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R)

Comfort with SmartBoards, Chromebooks, and Google Workspace

Interest in a long-term career as a behavior analyst

WHAT WE OFFER

$75,000–$90,000 commensurate with experience, plus supervised BCBA fieldwork hours, 401(k) with matching, health/dental/vision, paid time off, and ongoing professional development.

The Shirley Aninias School is an equal opportunity employer.