Job Description:

The BCBA will provide behavior analysis services and develop behavior intervention plans for special education students.  In addition, support and professional learning will be provided to school staff, paraprofessionals, and parents/guardians, with respect to behavior intervention techniques, conducting assessments, and developing behavior intervention plans.

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties, knowledge or skills: 
 

Responsibilities:
 
Acts as liaison with the public and mental health community for the purpose of supporting individual student development goals;
Administers programs and services for behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students for the purpose of improved functioning and ensuring program eligibility and compliance with established guidelines;
Assists with student crisis intervention;
Assists in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors;
Assists in developing procedures and training materials for District staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines;
Collaborate with school personnel, agencies, and families in coordinating individualized services for students;
Collects and summarizes behavioral data;
Completes all reporting requirements as mandated by the District, state, federal, and educational agencies (i.e. restraint and seclusion, assessments, behavioral data);
Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. in classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with behaviorally or emotionally challenged students;
Coordinates handling of child abuse and neglect cases through contact with school staff and outside agency personnel for the purpose of complying with mandated requirements;
Facilitates and coaches teams through the development and implementation of functional behavior assessments/behavior interventions plans and crisis plans for identified students;
Implements and coaches school personnel on research based methods of classroom management and behavioral strategies;
Participates in the development of Individualized Educational Programs for students;
Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines;
Provides social skills instruction to students utilizing research based methodologies and approved District curricula;
Assist with development and interpretation of policies related to the behavior of the special needs program and services
Develop materials, training and provide resources for and provide professional learning to administrators, educators, para-educators and parents/guardians in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and and/or other evidence-based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with behavior difficulties
Train paraeducators on ABA and student programs and initial RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) training
Performs related duties as required.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
 
Oversee implementation and ensure procedural integrity and proficiency of behavior plans and programming implemented by team members through onsite consultation and review  
Provide classroom teachers with classroom management techniques and strategies including environmental changes to address challenging behavior  
Conduct assessments including experience with functional behavior assessment/functional behavior analysis using empirically proven assessment tools and make recommendations based on these assessments
Develop SMART goals and objectives based on evaluation and assessment results
Provide parent education to facilitate understanding of behavior plans and programming

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form using positive interpersonal skills 
Ability to develop and implement positive behavior support plans including reinforcement systems  
Ability to create data collection and analyze data in visual form  
Ability to communicate with staff and parents regarding behavioral issues including the training of teachers regarding classroom management
Effective, active listening skills
Ability to work effectively with others
Organizational and problem solving skills

Qualifications/Certificates:
 
Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred in related field
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification (BCBA) required
Advanced training and/or experience as BCBA, preferred
Experience supervising ABAs, preferred
Bilingual and teaching experience a plus.