Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (Control Code: 23764)

Position Type:
Special Education/Behavioral Analyst

Date Posted:
7/15/2024

Location:
Districtwide

Date Available:
08/12/2024

Closing Date:
Until FilledVACANCY: The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Behavior Analyst position for the 2024-2025 school year.

JOB SUMMARY: Supervises and directs services to students, staff, and families regarding behavior management. Ensures the effective assessment of behavioral and educational needs of students with and without disabilities. Leads the development of behavior assessments and intervention plans, and ensures they are carried in consultation with staff members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments or Analysis and develop Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Provide ongoing consultation to staff who work with students who exhibit behavioral difficulties utilizing a coaching and learning approach.
• Actively participate as a member of the Student Services leadership team and other district committees for developing and implementing plans to address overall district academic and behavioral performance.
• Collect, analyze and utilize data to make informed decisions for academic and behavioral needs of students.
• Provide direct and/or consultative support to students and teams within and outside the classroom setting, planning and conferring with school teams concerning social emotional and behavioral issues.
• Support teams in the evaluation process of students with social and emotional concerns impacting functional and academic performance.
• Lead school-based teams in the development, revision, implementation, and monitoring of fidelity of behavior plans as needed.
• Train and supervise the implementation of behavioral assessment measures and functional assessment measures as needed.
• Take leadership role in scheduling and providing training in crisis response; support and participate actively on crisis teams while providing ongoing feedback of their effectiveness.
• Actively identify and address systemic barriers to learning impacting the school environment.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs that address educational and behavioral concerns.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate designated staff (Registered Behavior Technicians) in use of evidence-based behavioral strategies, and support other colleagues with use of the same.
• Provide support services to Parents/Guardians.
• Enforce and support District and School policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents
• Provide supervision hours for Supervised Independent Fieldwork, if qualified.

• Other associated duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst required (or willingness to obtain within designated time frame)
• ? Illinois (PEL) Professional Educator License

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with children with behavioral needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delays, Intellectual Disabilities, and Social/Emotional Disorders in public school settings
• Experience writing, training, and evaluating academic programming for students; using numerous data collection methods

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Highly trained in the areas of Social and Emotional Learning, managing aggressive behavior, and Crisis Response.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are updated.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in compliance with all district, Board, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate files and records.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The work year for this position is 181 days, to include needed work in summer programs. Salary and benefits are based on market and district comparisons as determined by the Superintendent or his/her designee. FLSA Exempt.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should apply online at www.vvsd.org and upload a letter of application with resume, current transcripts (if applicable), and three (3) letters of recommendation, dated within the last twelve (12) months.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: The deadline for receiving applications is Open Until Filled. Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable.
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