Overview
Benefits:- Paid time off; following the school calendar
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 403(b) employee contribution and employer match
Salary: Starting $90000 / depending on education / experienceJob Summary:The BCBA is a position that provides consultant and direct support to school community to behavioral intervention plans for students.
Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive behavior analysis services to individuals with a primary focus on addressing behaviors that are impeding a students' ability to learn in the school setting.
- Supports the School Wide Positive Behavior Support Framework at all tiers.
- BCBAs provide high quality services in the areas of data-based functional behavioral assessment, positive behavior support plan development, verbal behavior assessment, replacement skills training, consultation, and staff training.
- BCBAs also provide individual, group, family/parent skills training, as needed. Provide behavior analyst services with individuals on caseload as required by school districts and program expectations.
- Conduct functional behavioral assessments and write reports summarizing results in accordance with state requirements and collaborate with teachers to design positive behavior support plans. Trains staff/teachers on implementing positive behavior support plans and function-based interventions and monitor fidelity.
- Report quarterly on behavior goals included in a student's IEP, provide present levels on behavior to teacher for inclusion in the IEP, and provide input to the school team when needed.
- Participate in annual IEP meetings, as needed. Performs other duties relevant to program operations as defined by school administration.
- Support the implementation of school wide positive behavior supports framework at the school. modeling to staff in behavior intervention strategies.
Qualifications
- Post graduate degree in behavior analysis or related human services field.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst required.
- Background in the development and implementation of behavioral interventions and various modalities of psychological treatment in accordance with highest standards of practice.
- Expertise/training in the use of functional behavior assessment tools such as indirect and structured observation tools.
- Knowledge of positive behavior supports normal human development and experience providing evaluation and treatment to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or co-morbid mental health disorders.
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team framework and manage various levels of family functioning.
- Strong organizational and time management skills necessary.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to work with parents/staff/individuals with varying cognitive abilities and skill levels.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds, pursue individuals on foot, and physically restrain (with appropriate training), bend squat, and reach.
