Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Direct Student Support & Service Delivery
- Provide 1:1 and small group ABA-based services aligned with student IEPs
- Deliver behavior-related services as mandated by IEPs and maintain progress monitoring data
- Support students in developing self-regulation, coping, and executive functioning skills
- Collaborate with staff and families to ensure consistency in support across settings
IEP Development & Team Participation
- Attend IEP meetings as the designated behavior specialist or related service provider
- Write measurable, data-driven behavioral goals and objectives for IEPs
- Monitor and report on students' progress toward IEP goals using behavioral data
- Consult with case managers and general educators to ensure behavioral accommodations and services are implemented with fidelity
Behavioral Assessment & Plan Development
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and write comprehensive Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
- Ensure plans are culturally responsive, legally compliant, and rooted in evidence-based practices
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement and update BIPs as needed
Data Collection, Tracking, & Analysis
- Design systems for behavioral data collection across settings
- Analyze trends and patterns to adjust supports and interventions at the individual and systems levels
- Guide staff in collecting and interpreting behavioral data with accuracy and consistency
MTSS & School-Wide Support
- Provide leadership in implementing Tier 1-3 supports through the MTSS model
- Analyze building-wide behavior data to identify needs and design proactive interventions
- Participate in school-level problem-solving teams and serve as a resource for data-based decision-making
Staff Consultation & Coaching
- Provide consultation to general and special education staff around behavior management
- Support the implementation of classroom-based strategies and behavior accommodations
- Offer modeling and real-time feedback to build staff capacity in managing challenging behaviors
Professional Development & Training
- Lead trainings in trauma-informed care, positive behavior supports, de-escalation, and classroom management
- Provide individual and group-based PD around behavior strategies and inclusive practices
- Serve as a thought partner to administrators in aligning behavior systems with school priorities
Partnering with Students and Families
- Communicate proactively with students, families, and school administrators around behavioral concerns.
- Respond promptly by telephone or e-mail to parent questions and concerns.
Building of School Culture
- Frequently communicate the school's mission to children and families.
- Adhere to school academic and disciplinary protocols.
- Assume additional responsibilities if desired, as negotiated with the Senior Director of Special Education and Related Services.
Maintenance of Organizational Culture
- Actively pursue professional development, inside and outside of the school.
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators to advance the school's mission.
Compensation:
- The pay range for this role is: $74,406 to $105,071 .
Qualifications include:
- Required: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or equivalent credential
- Preferred:
- Prior experience in a public school setting and working with students in grades 6-12
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
- Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and school-based compliance standards
- Experience with data systems and behavior progress monitoring tools
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