Districtwide Board Cert Behavior Analyst 1.0 FTE

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

JOB SUMMARY

Primary role is to plan, develop, and monitor a variety of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of children with disabilities. The position will assist with facilitating functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) and developing behavior intervention plans (BIPs). This position also participates in the development through Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meetings, individualized education plans (IEP) and consults with and/or trains staff, administrators, parents and others on a weekly basis. The BCBA provides continuous progress monitoring (data analysis) related to behavior intervention plans and other evidence based practices for students with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide professional development to teachers and paraprofessionals, administrators, parents and other stakeholders, including topics such as FBA/BIP, evidence based practices related to autism, Individualized Education planning and a variety of other related topics.
• Work collaboratively with other district and building staff within special education programs as well as outside support agencies for programming needs, placement and progress monitoring.
• Responsible for monitoring and supporting the most extreme behaviors through direct support in a classroom/school setting.
• Creates plans for students transitioning to and from the school environment.
• Writes crisis and behavior plans as needed. Plans will be modeled and shared with school staff, outside agencies, and parents.
• Assess student abilities using various assessment tools to analyze areas for growth. The assessments will allow for plan development that is individualized to assist students.
• Data collection is critical to development of student plans and student growth. This position will collect and analyze data to determine areas of concern, plan development and revisions to an existing plan. Data will also be provided to outside agencies to assist families when requested.
• Willingness to support core teams and be trained in board approved restraint/seclusion procedures and processes.
• Refers students to the proper authorities for child abuse or neglect when suspicion exists.
• Selects and attends professional development as required by the State and District.
• Maintains all professional certifications and licensure requirements.
• Willingness to provide clinical supervision to peers (i.e. Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst).
• Fulfill requirements necessary for billing Medicaid, as appropriate.
• Skills and knowledge in dealing with multicultural populations.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree
• Experience working with students in a school setting is preferred

Licenses or Certifications:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst with Current Licensure by Kentucky Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Board

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Salary : $79,581 - $108,866