Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Kingsport City Schools (KCS) is a student-focused, world-class public school district located in Kingsport, Tennessee, proudly serving students across Sullivan and Hawkins counties. The district comprises 13 schools, including a Pre-K facility, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, a high school program of choice, and an alternative learning program. With a total enrollment exceeding 7,600 students, KCS is dedicated to fostering educational excellence, empowering student success, and ensuring all students are college and career ready.

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The job of Special Education – Behavior Analyst was established for the purpose/s of providing a full range of behavior services, including both consultation and direct services, based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. The Special Education – Behavior Analyst assists in the development of appropriate behavioral and instructional interventions for students, both those with and without disabilities, providing support for both instructional staff and students.

This job will report to the Chief Student Services Officer.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and hold a valid BCBA or BCaBA certification issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board or currently taking coursework or completing supervision hours towards obtaining a BCBA or BCaBA Certification.
• Equivalency:
  None Specified
• Experience:
  
  Job related experience working with children/adolescents with a variety of psychiatric and/or behavioral disorders, including those on the autism spectrum
• Certificates & Licenses:
  Valid teacher’s license with appropriate endorsement acceptable to the state of Tennessee Department of Education BCBA or BCaBA certification preferred Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certification Must have or be willing to obtain
• Conflict Resolution/Restraint Training All teachers of record of core academic subjects must be “highly qualified”.
• Required Testing:
  Pre-employment Physical Exam
• Clearance Continuing Education/Training:
  Maintain state license requirements
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt