What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst - IDEA Greater Houston (22-23) position at IDEA Public Schools?
Role Mission:
The IDEA Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) demonstrates knowledge and skill in providing behavior analysis services and behavior management plans for students with Autism in the age range of 3-9 years old through the SOAR (Successful Outcomes through Autism Resources) funded through the Autism TEA Grant. In addition, the BCBA will provide support and professional learning to school site staff, RBTs, co-teachers, and parents in appropriate behavior intervention techniques; conducts assessments and develops plans that conform to state and federal legal frameworks.
Accountabilities:
The BCBA will demonstrate knowledge of and aid in the development, completion, and monitoring of behavior supports for Special Education Services as per State and Federal Guidelines.
- Supports Special Education teachers in developing Functional Behavior Assessments that yield strong Behavior Intervention Plans
- Coaches school staff and parents in implementing behavior supports consistently to support students with Autism in moving into the least restrictive environment
- Follows correct procedures for maintaining records and services.
- Train registered behavior technicians on ABA and student’s program and initial RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) training
- Directly observe treatments/services administered by RBTs
- Review RBT’s documentation and data collection and provides feedback
- Develop and oversee parent trainings to facilitate generalization of skills across all environments.
- Develop and oversee General Education teacher trainings to ensure an understanding of how to provide behavioral supports for students in mainstream environments.
- Develop and oversee Special education Teacher trainings to ensure consistent implementation of appropriate behavioral supports.
- Believes and is committed to our mission: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
- Is driven by outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
- Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
- Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
- Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
- Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships to achieve outcomes
Supervisory Responsibility
The BCBA will supervise the Registered Behavior Technician Assistant (RBTA)- depending on the region
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in Behavioral Analysis required
- Valid certification as a BCBA in the state of Texas
- 1 years of experience as a BCBA
Compensation
Salaries for people entering this role typically start between $70,300 and $85,100, commensurate with relevant qualifications and experience. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on individual and organization goal attainment.