Position Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Department: District Level
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent, Director of Student Services
Contract: 2025-2026 School year - 244 days Contract Date: Until Filled
SUMMARY
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides leadership expertise and support in designing and implementing evidence-based behavioral and instructional programs for students with diverse needs. The BCBA conducts functional behavior assessments (FBAs), develops and monitors behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and collaborates with administrators, teachers, related service providers, and families to promote positive student outcomes. This role includes providing coaching, training, and ongoing technical assistance to staff, as well as ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district policies related to student behavior and specialized services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures. • Develops and provides professional development on evidence-based behavioral practices at JNPSD. • Trains and coaches administrators, teachers, and paraprofessionals to build the local capacity of staff working effectively with students with problem behaviors, in addition to hands-on work with students. • Assists with Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and the development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) if needed for individual students through the CIRCUIT referral process. • Provides modeling and coaching around the implementation of evidence-based behavioral practices. • Establishes and maintains effective consultative working relationships with colleagues, district administrators, district staff, and other consultant groups. • Adheres to predetermined timelines, multitasks between projects, and responds to work requests based upon priority and complexity. • Accesses current technology relative to communication, data collection, and analysis, and reporting. • Understands state and federal regulations relative to behavioral requirements and students with disabilities. • Familiarizes self with most recent research and practice in applied behavior analysis, evidence-based practices, and high-leverage practices. • Maintains accurate records and files and prepares documents and reports. • Attends professional development to receive CEUs related to BCBA in order to maintain certification. • Supervises and trains Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in their work with students and staff. • Oversees documentation collection for FBAs, BIPs, and Medicaid reimbursements. • Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The BSS must have a Masters degree or above in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, School Psychology, Speech Language Pathology, or a related field. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) as verified through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Experience in a K-12 school environment, training and coaching educators using adult learning principles preferred. Knowledge and experience completing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), function-based intervention planning, and development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). Significant experience working with students with problem behaviors and autism preferred. Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and other special education laws, regulations, and procedures.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Successful completion of pre-employment background checks. • Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, other staff members, and the general public. • The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. • It is the policy of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.