Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Position Type:
Special Education

Date Posted:
6/13/2024

Location:
District

Closing Date:
06/27/2024
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
2024-2025 School Year
Certified Staff Opening
District
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Special Services

General Summary: The BCBA works in cooperation with the Behavior Support and Intervention Teams at the sites and/or District; participates in the development of a coordinated positive behavior intervention program; consultswith school principals and staff concerning appropriate learning strategies and positive behavior interventions in order to support students to access instructions and to make academic progress in the least restrictive environment.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in the planning development and implementation of program, procedures and best practices related to instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Plans and provides or supports the development and implementation of programs, policies, and best practices relative to the management of students' behaviors, including students with Autism, emotional disturbance, other disabilities as well as students with 504 plans and/or in general education
• Develops and provides training to, and coordinates the work of instructional assistants and other staff implementing behavior intervention programs
• Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) or Functional Assessments (FA) as appropriate
• Collects and analyzes data as part of assessment, developing and monitoring behavior recommendations and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPS)
• Consults with principals, teachers and other specialist in developing, monitoring and evaluating behavior management strategies for general and special education students
• May work directly with students as a means of training instructional assistants, teachers, and other staff in the positive behavior supports for particular students
• Keeps abreast of current research and information in the areas of behavior management and provides in-service and training for teachers, specialists, instructional assistants and other staff in areas related to behavior management strategies, avoidance or aversive techniques, and managing assaultive behavior
• May attend IEP meetings as needed
• Communicates with staff members regarding strategies developed for referred students and may assist the assigned case manager with a communication strategy for the entire IEP team, including parents
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned
• Demonstrateethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community for the purpose of ensuring students' welfare
• Provide assistance by utilizing behavior reduction strategies and performing approved physical intervention techniques, when required, for the purpose of ensuring student safety.

Qualifications:

• Education Level- Bachelor's and Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field
• Certification or Licensure- Successful completion of all requirements for Board Certification including the passage of the State Certification Exam
• Other requirements- Experience working in a K-12 educational setting within specialized field of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred but not required. Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education.

Evaluated By: Assistant Superintendent of Special Services
Lenth of Contract: 12 Months

EEO

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the superintendent.