Board Certified Behavior Analyst; BCBA)

REPORTS TO: Director of Spec. Prog.
DEPARTMENT: Special Programs
JOB DESCRIPTOR:
SCHEDULE: R D
DATE:
January 09, 2019
NON-EXEMPT X

The purpose of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is to provide needed
behavior analysis and develop behavior support plans for students with disabilities.

• Abide by Board policies and other state and federal regulations concerning students with disabilities.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments. Design, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans for individual students with behavioral needs.
• Provide professional learning and coaching to administrators, educators, and paraprofessionals on the implementation of behavioral interventions and supports and appropriate record maintenance.
• Consult with and provide guidance for parents/guardians in developing behavior interventions for the home and connect families with community resources.
• Provide consultation, development, and intervention regarding behavior management, effective education and assessment of specific behaviors.
• Participate in special education meetings and assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of intervention strategies.
• Analyze available data. Assist with writing goals and objectives within the behavioral domain for IEPs.
• Support and maintain appropriate records.
• Oversee data collection, consistent implementation of behavior plans, and progression of behavior plans.
• Maintains confidentiality of information concerning colleagues, students, and parents.

• Participates in professional activities as part of the teaching assignment.
• Ensures professional growth through conferences, workshops, in-services and related professional readings.
• Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor(s).

• Must possess a Wyoming State Teaching Certificate – Special Education or related service degree and experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Wyoming Drivers License.
• Must possess a Master’s Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst certificate.

• Possess a broad general knowledge of all subject areas with specific knowledge needed in contract areas.
• Possess group dynamics and interpersonal skills.
• Possess knowledge of physiological, psychological, emotional, and educational behavioral development of children.
• Possess classroom developmentally appropriate management skills which include discipline as well as record keeping and assessment abilities.
• Possess technological and computer skills.
• Possess problem solving, imagination, patience, reasoning, creativity, judgement, and analytical abilities.
• Possess a general knowledge of Federal Special Education Law.

• Possess all certificates required for the State of Wyoming.
• Possess at a minimum a Master’s Degree.
• Continue to pursue classes for professional growth.

• Be able to stand, walk, and sit for long periods without fatigue or discomfort.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry a distance of 100 feet.
• Be able to carry up to 15 pounds for a distance of 1,000 feet.
• Be able to work at a computer monitor at least part of each day without fatigue or discomfort.

• None specific to the position.
• Some employees may be occupationally exposed to blood borne pathogens and other body fluids.
• Potentially infectious materials based on task and procedures required.