Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Middlesex Public Schools JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA)

Qualifications: 1. Valid New Jersey Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification

2. New Jersey Department of Education Certification preferred
3. Master's Degree or higher
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status. Reports to: Director of Special Services and Building Principal

Job Goal: To provide behavioral interventions, services and supports to students, faculty and staff in the provision of behavioral supports and services. The BCBA provides oversight of Behavior Technicians and provides the required supervision. Performance Responsibilities:

1. Conduct Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).

2. Collaborates with district/building administration, Child Study Team, teachers and paraprofessionals to identify and remove barriers that prevent students from fulfilling their educational potential.

3. Train teachers and paraprofessionals in implementation of instructional and behavioral intervention programs and plans for the purpose of meeting individual student needs and reinforcing replacement behaviors.

4. Participate in I&RS meetings to develop and progress monitor behavioral support plans

5. Consult with staff in ABA programs regularly on data collection and analyst

6. Develop and maintain a confidential data collection system of records

7. Complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training and implement strategies when engaging with student behaviors

8. Develops faculty and staff training plans on the implementation of instructional programs and behavior management strategies following the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and other behavior techniques

9. Provides parent training and conducts home visits when necessary to identify environmental factors affecting the students' ability to learn and assist parents in better understanding their children's social/emotional needs.

10. Demonstrate knowledge of research based behavioral strategies.

11. Maintains professional competence through in-service education and participation in professional development activities

12. Supervises Behavior Technicians in the implementation of training programs.

13. Demonstrates clear and effective written and verbal communications.

14. Manage time efficiently and effectively.

15. Implements all district policies and abides by all current district policies and procedures.

16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Terms of Employment: Work year and salary to be determined by the board

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified staff Approved by: Board of Education Date: Revised: Legal References