What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Full Time) position at Districtwide?
Overview:
Wakefield Public Schools is seeking a talented BCBA to join our team. This position is a full time position. Since this position may be across multiple locations within the district, the ability to transport yourself between schools within the day is important.
Qualification:
- Hold a valid certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
- Experience supporting children with social-emotional and/or behavior challenges
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with school staff and IEP teams to provide support and coaching
- Consult with parents as needed for behavioral issues across home and/or school settings
- Provide training of paraprofessionals and faculty on behavior plans/ recommendations, de-escalation skills, and understanding behaviors. Training may also include the use of basic ABA principles (i.e.; discrete trials, positive reinforcement, data collection, etc.).
- Complete assessments (FBA, VB-MAPP, ABLLS Assessments, SISS, Preference Assessments, etc.)
- Assist in the development of behavioral objectives, data collection procedures, and monitor data collection
- Provide crisis management techniques when a student's behavior becomes unsafe to themselves or others
- Collect Baseline Data on problem behaviors, graph behavior data, review behavior data with student's classroom teachers and adjust Behavioral Support Plan, as necessary
- Attend various Team meetings, as needed
- Provide consultation for families and coordinate/supervise home services, when needed
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) to inform Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs); write BIPs (including material development), and train staff on their implementation
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team, communicate effectively, and demonstrate integrity of confidential information
- Familiarity with QBS, Safety Care (initial or re-training is provided through the district)
- Perform other related duties, as required
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education
Work Year: 195 days (to include the 180 school days, in addition to staff professional development and additional remaining non-school work days).
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000