Board Certified Behavioral Analyst; BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives. Mission EdAdvance, exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities. EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach grounded in the "3C's", Connection Culture, and Customization.

Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.

Job Purpose:

The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is to provide support to specific schools with students with significant social-emotional-behavioral challenges, designated Support Staff, and School Administrators. The primary function of the Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) is to plan, develop, and monitor a variety of behavioral support service delivery options.

Major Responsibilities:

• Designing, implementing, and teaching staff to implement behavior observation systems, training/support plans, and behavior intervention guidelines
• Collecting, summarizing and presenting data on students that best reflects current progress
• Collaboratively support and supervise Registered Behavior Technicians and BCBA candidates.
• Maintain appropriate records, assist and provide guidance for teachers and other staff in the implementation of behavioral interventions
• Participate on behavior teams providing support and management for the implementation of behavior plans
• Provide coaching and professional development to staff on behavior interventions and supports
• Participate in Planning and Placement Team meetings on an as-needed basis
• Confer with general education classroom teachers, along with special education teachers/pupil services staff and administrators regarding students with various disabilities and behavioral challenges
• Experience administering and interpreting assessments such as, VBMAPP, FBA, Ecological etc.
• Train staff and/or family members directly on the implementation of behavior support plans
• Consult and/or conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments to inform the development of individualized FBA/BIP/Positive Behavior Support Plans
• Other duties as assigned

Regular and consistent attendance is considered as essential function of this position The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst works under the supervision of the building principal.

Qualifications:

• Have worked in a public school or specialized out placement school program
• Current Board-Certified Behavior Analyst credentials
• CT state Licensure as a Behavior Analyst
• Completed 8-hour supervision course for BACB
• Candidate must be proven to be responsible and reliable, ability to perform a physical restraint, and strong communication skills
• Team oriented and positive contributor to school climate and culture

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to physically participate in student restraint and/or seclusion

Application Procedure:
Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.

EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups.