Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

190 Day Calendar OT/PT/BCBA Salary Schedule

Revised April 2021
Reports to Senior Director – Special Services
Receives Guidance from Special Services Coordinators Building Principal/Program Administrator

Education Level

Master’s degree in Special Education or related human services field; Certified as a BCBA for a minimum of 2 years preferred with successful completion of formal training in the analysis of behavior and an internship.

Experience Desired

Experience in analyzing and intervening with youth who have behavioral challenges in a treatment or school program.

Physical Requirements

Constant eye-hand coordination, hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking, writing, bending and stooping. Keyboarding and repetitive motions with wrists, hands and fingers. May be required to physically manage students, exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Other Requirements

Regular and reliable attendance. Knowledge of strategies to manage student behavior. Experience with behavior management and training other individuals in utilizing these techniques. Computer competency in word processing, data bases and spreadsheets. Regular contact with students with cognitive, emotional, cognitive and/or conduct-related disorders. Due to the nature of a behavior program and the students assigned to these programs, requires the ability to work in a stressful environment.

Essential Functions & Duties

  1. Observe students in the school environment; create and assist District staff with the development of systems to collect data of student behaviors

  2. Lead IEP teams in the analysis of behavior and development and implementation of functional behavioral assessments.

  3. Create and assist District staff with the development and implementation of behavior plans for students with disabilities that present behavior challenges.

  4. Analyzes behavioral information and data provided from multiple sources in developing and revising behavior intervention plan strategies.

  5. Confer with members of the IEP team and district staff individually, in an IEP meeting, or in conference to exchange, discuss and evaluate student information for planning, and modifying, and coordination of treatment programs.

  6. Implement and assist District staff with data collection, review and modification of intervention according to data.

  7. Develops materials, trainings and provide resources for and provide professional learning to administrators, educators, para-educators, and parents regarding evidence-based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with behavior difficulties.

  8. Provide model teaching and other direct instructional supports to promote the implementation of behavior intervention plans.

  9. Provide ongoing support and training to support professional and other District staff to understand behavior, implementation of plans and strategies, and how to teach appropriate behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors.

  10. Keep current with the literature, new research findings, and resource as well continuing education courses to maintain BCBA certification.

  11. Establishes a positive rapport with students, co-workers, parents and administrators which conveys enthusiasm and caring.

  12. Communicates clearly with students, co-workers and administrators.

  13. Shares appropriate information with building principals, supervisors and co-workers through behavior documentation and participation in team meetings.

  14. Maintains the confidentiality of students and families.

  15. Maintains record of physical management of students.

  16. Provides training in behavioral strategies to staff including, but not limited to, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).

  17. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Working Conditions

Climatic Environment - Both Inside & Out

Climate controlled environment with some temperature variations. Typically, work is conducted in a comfortable environment.

Hazards

Stairs and exposure to communicable diseases may be potential hazards. In labs/classrooms there could be exposure to toxic chemicals and fumes. Equipment that supports classroom instruction could be potentially hazardous under certain conditions. Regular contact with students with emotional, cognitive and/or conduct-related disorders with potentially aggressive, assaultive behaviors resulting in frequent exposure to physical and verbal abuse.