Board Certified Behavior Analyst Job Foley area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Supervised by/

Reports to:

Special Education Coordinator, Special Education Supervisor(s)

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Job Goal:

To provide expertise in applied behavior analysis to be utilized in direct support of students who exhibit emotional or behavioral concerns.
To provide effective programs and services to promote student achievement and effective instruction for all students.
To provide expertise for school system personnel and programs in areas of student behavior, behavior management, behavior intervention and polices/procedures for student success.

Qualifications:

Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®)

Currently hold or eligible for Alabama teaching certificate.

Minimum of three (3) years working as a behavior specialist in public education classrooms with students with mild to severe autism, developmental delays, or severe behaviors.

Experience and training in appropriate curriculum, instruction, classroom management and intervention techniques, i.e. communication training, parent training, positive behavior intervention, applied behavior analysis, and social skills training.

Experience in developing and supervising discrete trial training (DTT) programs.

Willing to participate in additional job-related training as directed by the Special Education Coordinator

Qualifications may vary from the above requirements to such a degree as the Superintendent and Special Education Coordinator determine is necessary and appropriate to ensure properly qualified personnel in each specialized assignment.

Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.

Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in administering all aspects of behavioral service delivery for persons with intellectual disabilities or special needs.

Demonstrated knowledge of programs, services, and resources for students with autism spectrum disorders.

Ability to supervise and evaluate designated personnel, manage budgets, and develop curriculum and programming specific to the needs of students with disabilities.

Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.

Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.

Ability to transfer students and provide physical intervention when required.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.

Coordinates professional development activities relating to developmental disabilities and other behavioral services.

Performs observations and assessments relevant to the design of positive interventions and supports for students.

Assists in managing student behavior to include crisis intervention, when needed, including restraining disruptive or physically dangerous students within the guidelines of approved crisis intervention and restraint procedures in accordance with Board policies and state law.

Conducts timely comprehensive functional behavior assessments, develops oral and written reports of the results of such assessments, and develops or assists in the development of behavior support plans.

Provides highly advanced behavior analysis services in the form of consultations and technical assistance to students with cognitive, developmental, physical and health related needs.

Performs data analysis on an individual student level, classroom level, school level, and district level.

Assists in systematically evaluating the consistent implementation of…