What are the responsibilities and job description for the BCBA position at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School?
South Burlington School District
About South Burlington School District:
At South Burlington School District, we believe in supporting the whole employee—inside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes amazing, competitively priced health insurance, dental coverage, sick time, professional time and other leaves. Additionally, we offer a robust retirement plan which for educators is through VT State Teachers Retirement; and for other staff consists of a 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district. Employees may also enjoy professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, wellness initiatives, Employee Assistance Programs and meaningful work that directly impacts student success and community growth.
Position Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Location: District Assigned Location
Job Group: Non-Union, Support Staff
Pay Level: Exempt, Pay Grade 34
Reports To: Executive Director of Educational Support Services
Position Summary: To lead, coordinate, and provide ongoing consultation and professional development in designing, implementing, and evaluating instructional and environmental modifications for students. Identifies and applies evidence-based practices for students needing specialized support. Assists educators and learners to achieve significant social and academic improvements through skill acquisition and environmental redesign.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with others and serves as a resource and/or consultant to parents, students, and school personnel on topics related to student challenges.
- Provides ongoing consultation to individual student teams, school faculty, parents, and staff in behavioral analysis and evidence-based practices as assigned.
- Coaches and supports special educators and other staff to complete observations and analysis, implement support plans, and collect and analyze data.
- Designs and assists special educators and classroom teachers to implement inclusive programs that educate students in the least restrictive environment.
- Works collaboratively with special educators and classroom teachers to design lesson plans that specify how students will be included in classroom activities meaningfully with the use of curriculum overlapping.
- Works collaboratively with related service personnel (Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, and Physical Therapist) to review systems and practices with an equitable lens. Focusing on student and family strengths in the design of systems, services, supports and accommodations.
- Provides leadership in the organization and implementation of ongoing professional development and coaching for special educators, classroom teachers, paraeducators and interventionists.
- Attends building-based and district meetings as needed and able.
Education/Experience: Master’s degree in psychology, mental health, education, or other appropriate discipline, plus three (3) years of direct experience in behavioral analysis in public school or a clinical setting. Individuals must be knowledgeable about behavior analysis programs that are based on empirical research, include the direct observation and measurement of behavior, and utilize antecedent stimuli, positive reinforcement, and other consequences to produce behavior change. Demonstrates experience in professional development in behavior analysis, characteristics, and evidence-based interventions for students with developmental disabilities, especially autism spectrum disorders. Experience and/or training in examining practice for cultural competence and equity.
Certification and Licenses: Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Preferred Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written fashion and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Remains current on job-related subject matter.
Why Join SBSD?
*Supportive colleagues and leadership
*Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
*Professional growth and advancement
*Comprehensive benefits
*Meaningful work that impacts students daily
Salary : $63,773 - $70,262