Board Certified Behavior Analyst; Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders; ASD), Emotional​/Behavioral Disorders

Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Special Education

Position Title:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Special Education

Assignment

Location:

Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, MN with the Transitional Ed Service Alternative Program (TESA)

Program Hours per Day: 8.0

Schedule:

7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, following the assigned school calendar

Anticipated

Start Date:

August 18, 2026 (will have some ESY summer hours in July)

Contract Length: 2026 - 2027 school year, continuing contract

Salary:
As negotiated (24-25 contract attached, new contract pending settlement)

Position Overview:

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst for Intermediate School District 917's Special Education programs plays a vital role in providing a consistent, safe environment conducive to learning. In this role, one helps lead, model, and encourage respect, communication, and competency through the use of assessments, the development and implementation of positive behavior interventions, the reinforcement of positive behaviors, and use of de-escalation techniques.

Professionalism, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach are essential when working with students receiving special education services to ensure their safety and growth and in order to help them understand and exhibit appropriate behaviors at school and in the community. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst will be stepping into a team environment daily, where collaboration, communication, and adaptability are key to the success of the individual, the team, and the success of the students.

This role is performed following District policy and State/Federal Laws.

Responsibilities:

• Consult, communicate, and work cooperatively with teams to provide appropriate programming for students and maintain a positive work environment for all.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments.
• Implement positive behavior interventions and supports to support student progress, reinforcing positive behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and redirecting inappropriate behaviors.
• May be required to use restrictive procedures.
• Support the development and implementation of individualized education plans in accordance with district practice and state and federal requirements.
• Provide training to staff related to behavioral recommendations.
• Comply with School Board policies and administrative practices, including those procedures outlined in the staff and student handbooks.
• Help to maintain safety of all students and the environment.
• Utilize data to inform programming decisions and planning for student success.
• Use flexible thinking and adaptability to address student needs and respond calmly during crisis situations, when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred.
• Experience consulting and implementing positive behavior interventions and supports.
• Willingness and ability to work with students receiving a high-level of special education services.
• Skills in completing due process paperwork and communicating with parents and other team members.
• Willingness to complete training in Professional Crisis Management and implement restrictive procedures.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication with staff, students, and parents that is maintained during high-stress and crisis situations.
• Basic computer and email skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds weight and up to adult-size body weight with two-to-three-person lift.
• Ability to support a student's full body weight up to adult size.
• Frequently requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, leaning, and repetitive motions.
• Occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to tolerate sudden jarring movement.
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may require wearing of personal protective equipment.
• Locations are generally moderately noisy.

District Profile:
Intermediate School District 917 provides special education, career & technical education (CTE), and/or alternative learning for nine member districts in the south metro. Our programs are located in more than 20 sites throughout the south metro, including Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) where our district office is located. We focus on being purposeful, personalized partners within our community as we model an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff.

The culture of ISD 917 is built on the core values of collaboration, empathy, innovation, stewardship, communication, integrity, personalization, equity, and diversity. Our programs are designed to provide high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students. We serve students from birth through age 21 in a variety of special education programs located in multiple sites.

Our CTE programs are all located at DCTC, and our alternative learning program (Dakota County Area Learning School (DCALS) has two…