Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

SALARY: Per Unit A Contract ($53,287-$68,406)

JOB DESCRIPTION: To assist students with behavioral and/or social problems that interfere with their adjustment to school and their capacity to access the full benefits of the educational setting/services. This is done through consultation with faculty, staff, families, and administrators as well as direct service to students. In addition, at times a clinical component will be required to address the social and emotional needs of the students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assessment

   • Conduct assessments and interviews related to special education evaluations.
   • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Behavior Intervention Plans.

2. Coordination and Communication of Agency Services, Referrals

   • Serve as a referral agent to obtain outside assistance when needed.
   • Assist parents/guardians with the referral process for community-based services in collaboration with the district School Adjustment Counselors.
   • Establish positive relationships with the home.
   • Communicate regularly with family members and outside care providers to address behavioral, social, and emotional issues that interfere with the students' education.

3. Treatment

   • Supervise and/or conduct individual and/or small group skill development sessions in areas such as self-regulation, social skills, and executive functioning.
   • Provide ongoing coaching throughout the milieu to students and faculty and/or staff in order to help the students generalize skills.
   • Provide crisis intervention services to students as requested.

4. Coordination, Communication, Consultation/Coaching

   • Work cooperatively with all staff related to the programs/services for identified students.
   • Consult regularly with staff, faculty, and administration regarding students.
   • Train and coach staff in effective behavioral and/or training practices with students

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Interpersonal and communication skills when working with parents and staff and for meeting facilitation
• Frequent and ongoing note-taking and observation of student classroom performance and behavior
• Data collection and analyses
• Ability to use data to make informed instructional decisions
• Advocacy for student needs and resources
• Modeling for staff and students the cooperative process and focus on student strengths, learning style, peers as role models and positive student achievement at individual ability levels
• Recognition of an outside-the-box level of thinking and initiative when working with all students
• Daily flexibility and quick-thinking skills
• Organization and time management skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic computer skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Active licensure as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Master's degree in education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field (preferred).
• 3-years of experience working in a public or private school system (preferred).
• Practices in accordance with federal, state and local laws that relate to students and families i.e., child protection, special education and 504, attendance and confidentiality
• SEI Endorsement (preferred)
• Valid CORI is required
• Suitable "fingerprinting" results are required before employment can begin.