Division Of Early Childhood Education Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Bcba)

Position: DIVISION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA)
ELIZABETH BOARD OF EDUCATION

Elizabeth, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Board Certified Analysis (BCBA) certification or evidence of coursework towards appropriate certification.

* Knowledge and experience of the diverse needs of children with disabilities, school psychologist, school counselor or social worker certification.

* Ability to communicate with students, parents, and school personnel.

* Required criminal history background and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

* Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Projects

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES:

* Work collaboratively with building and district staff to promote positive student behavior by providing professional development that targets current best practice research and strategies.

* Model instructional practices to support staff in their implementation of positive behavior supports.

* Conduct district and school level risk assessments and analyzes data to determine district, school and student needs.

* Demonstrate expertise in the area of behavior management techniques, data collection and behavior analysis.

* Assists guidance counselors and social workers in writing comprehensive functional/behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans and instructional methodologies for staff.

* Provide training in the use of data collection, positive behavior supports, intervention techniques and instructional methodologies for staff.

* Develop materials and provide resources for and provide professional development to administrators, educators, paraprofessionals, staff and parents/guardians.

* Attend I&RS, or other meetings as necessary and provide related behavioral information.

* Regularly provide reports that include data analysis of behaviors, interventions, and supports.

* Work with students who exhibit maladaptive/unexpected behaviors and provide support and professional learning for staff who work with such students.

* Engage parents in the process of creating behavior interventions for students.

* Monitor functional behavior assessments and educational assessments, accurately identifying the function of challenging behavior and socially valid behaviors to target.

* Develops intervention plans that recommend individualized, evidence-based behavioral strategies in a format accessible to staff, family members, other professionals.

* Identifies behavior goals and intervention techniques utilizing non-aversive behavior change methods.

* Coach staff in the appropriate tier 3 services which may include paraprofessional training, data collection and/or training services for parents to assist them in understanding the educational needs of their child.

* Participate in conducting a functional behavioral assessment for a student whose behavior violated any rule of conduct of the local school district.

* Selects intervention and strategies according to the needs and desires and abilities of the individual, and prepares written behavior interventions and strategies, and support plans.

* Completes reports and other paperwork within the established time frames.

* Participate in conducting a functional behavioral assessment when disciplinary action involving a change in placement for more than 10 school days is contemplated for a student whose behavior violated any rule of conduct of the local school district.

* Maintain and improve professional competencies in the field of BCBA through active membership in professional associations, current readings, attendance at professional conferences/workshops, and approved college course work.

* Complete and submits in a timely fashion student record information as requested for local, state, and federal reports.

* Assists with in-service training of district and school personnel.

* Corroborates with other team members in assigning the specific aspects of the functional assessment to the appropriate team members.

* Corroborates with team members in prioritizing cases and assigning appropriate interventions and assessments.

* Actively communicate with parents regarding student progress whenever necessary to ensure the best possible school and home environment for students.

* Performs such other professional duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Projects or his/her designee.

* Stay current on district initiatives and programs, through attending district workshops on the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, Interventions, Curriculum, etc.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 11 months. Salary to be determined by the Board

based on experience and skill level.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance

with state law, administrative code, and the board's policy on

evaluation of certified personnel.

Approved:
October 18, 2023

Legal References:

N.J.S.A. 10:5 Law Against Discrimination

N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record; employee in…