Board Certified Behavior Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Rockbridge County Public School

is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and transgender status), national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Our workplace culture values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.

Rockbridge County Public School

is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

• Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Department: Administration
• Location: Rockbridge County Public Schools On-Site
• Supervisor: Director of Special Education
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Employment Classification: Exempt
• Supervisory Role: Yes

The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides behavior analysis services and behavior management plans for students exhibiting behavioral and/or social challenges that interfere with learning. The BCBA collaborates with educators, administrators, support staff, and families to assess behavior, develop evidence-based intervention plans, and train staff in implementation. The BCBA ensures all programming aligns with the ethical and professional standards of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and supports inclusive and equitable educational practices.

• Student Support
  :
  Foster a safe and inclusive school environment. Address student behavioral issues and implement disciplinary actions as appropriate. Coordinate resources and collaborate with parents to support student success.
• Community Engagement
  :
  Collaborate with parents, families, school board members, citizens, community organizations, and stakeholders. Participate in district and community-related events.
• Behavioral Assessment & Intervention
  :
  Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) for students exhibiting challenging behaviors. Develop, write, and monitor individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Provide consultation and ongoing support to school staff on ABA strategies and positive behavioral interventions. Collect and analyze data on student behavior and program effectiveness.
• Training & Coaching
  :
  Train and coach school personnel (teachers, paraprofessionals, aides) on behavior management techniques, data collection, and behavior support plans. Deliver direct services to students when appropriate and approved by the IEP team.
• Collaboration & Compliance
  :
  Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align behavioral goals with academic and social-emotional objectives. Monitor fidelity of BIP implementation and revise plans as needed based on data. Maintain documentation, progress reports, and student records in compliance with district policies and ethical standards. Support crisis response teams in managing and de-escalating behavioral incidents.
• Professional Development
  :
  Stay current with best practices in ABA, special education law, and relevant professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Adaptability & Accountability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, is open to criticism and feedback, changes approach or method to best fit the situation, and takes responsibility for own actions.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Synthesizes complex or diverse information, prioritizes projects, and determines the best way of meeting deadlines and requirements.
• Attendance & Punctuality: Schedules time off in advance, begins working on time, keeps absences within guidelines, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, and arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Business Ethics: Works with integrity and ethics, upholds organizational values, and abides by written policies.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English and take direction from supervisors. Expresses ideas and thoughts both verbally and in written form, exhibits good listening skills and comprehension, responds well to questions, and writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar. Presents accurate numerical data effectively.
• Compliance: Within the specified functional area of authority, is personally accountable for understanding and ensuring regulatory and…