Deliverables/Principal Results Expected:

*Provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) support services within the school

* Develops behavior support systems for students diagnosed with autism and emotional/behavioral support needs

*Supervises Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

*Supports and guides staff with implementation of ABA strategies in the classrooms

* Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)

* Designs positive behavior support plans (PBSPs)

* Trains designated staff to complete FBAs and PBSPS

* Assist Director of Behavior Services with providing oversight of FBAs and PBSPs completed by Behavior Specialists, teachers, and other staff

* Analyzes and graphs behavioral data

* Trains and supports staff with implementation of positive behavior support plans

* Designs behavioral data collection systems and trains staff on implementation of these systems

* Assist with developing and providing trainings on various ABA methodologies and strategies to SHS staff

* Evaluates staff fidelity of ABA strategies implementation

* Provides behavioral support to and to coaching to staff utilizing the behavioral skills training (BST) technique or components of this technique

* Assists with crisis intervention techniques

* Completes Safety Care trainer training from QBS

* Train staff in Safety Care curriculum and provide refresher trainings to staff on an ongoing basis

*Lead and assist with crisis debriefs

* Design and guide safety plans

* Communicates effectively, timely and appropriately with all staff

*Works with Program Director to provide leadership guidance to staff within the school

* Works collaboratively with all staff

* Is present at the schools during school hours

*Other relevant duties as assigned

Education, Experience:

Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Ed., or related field with National Board Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Minimum 2 years of experience in behavioral consulting to public or private schools and Pennsylvania FBA certification are preferred.

Job-related Behavioral Characteristics:

Demonstrates professionalism, leadership, confidentiality, strong social communication skills, time-management, organized. Must possess skills to communicate effectively and interact well with people of diverse backgrounds. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in an individual/ group problem solving situation, and showing initiative in problem solving. Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism. Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors, and the public. Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately. Flexibility and adaptable. Ability to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner. Calm and decisive in crisis situations. Ability to sustain a team environment, drive continuous improvement projects, confidentiality, excellent problem-solving skills and excellent communicator within the team framework.

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.