What are the responsibilities and job description for the BCBA: Secondary position at Pottsgrove School District?
TITLE: Board Certified Behavior Analyst : 6-12th grades
DEPARTMENT: Pupil Services
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Board Certified Behavior Analyst works in a collaborative with a Certified Special Education Teacher to implement and monitor Positive Behavior Support Programing for students with a wide range of behavioral concerns and diagnosis’. Also responsible to provide RBT supervision to staff and provide de-escalation/crisis management training to identified staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Board Certified Behavior Analyst Required. Supervisory Certification for RBT oversight preferred
2. Knowledge of Special Education best practices, laws and regulations.
3. Have good physical health and positive attitude.
4. Ability to work cooperatively with principals, coordinators, other staff members and parents.
5. Provide evidence of a desire to positively influence the lives of students.
6. Will possess or acquire Safety Care Trainer Certification.
REPORTS TO AND IS EVALUATED BY: Coordinator of Special Services
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop programs using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to develop the skills needed for target students to be more independent individuals.
2. Using Applied Behavior Analysis, assesses current pre-learner and language skills to determine areas of strength and deficits in the child’s repertoire.
3. Using Applied Behavior Analysis, conduct functional behavior assessments by interviewing all relevant individuals, observing the students in the natural environment, and writing a report that reflect the findings of the assessment.
4. Collaborate with the Special Education teacher to develop behavior plans based on the functional behavior assessment.
5. Train all staff to implement the Applied Behavior Analysis plan. Relevant staff may include Instructional Assistants, the Special Education Teacher, General Education Teachers, etc.
6. Monitor data collection and behavior plan to determine if changes need to be made to the behavior plan.
7. Assist the special Education teacher to develop goals for Individual Education Plans (IEP) as needed and attend IEP meetings.
8. Provide supervision to district RBT's.
9. Train staff to teach using Applied Behavior Analysis techniques such as errorless teaching, prompting, differential reinforcement, etc. Training can take place in the natural environment, at monthly staff meetings, or during planned trainings (i.e. Inservice days)
10. Instruct staff members in the use of de-escalation strategies and passive crisis management techniques and assist teacher in applying these techniques when necessary.
11. Be trained in threat assessments and part of the district’s threat assessment teams.
12. Obtain Safety Care Training certification as a District trainer.
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience.
Assignment: Middle and High School plus carryover from Elementary Caseload when needed
BENEFITS: Competitive benefits package starting the first day of employment and includes healthcare and pension (PSERS). Generous paid time off.
SCHEDULE: 191 days during the school year plus 10 days of consultation during the extended school year.
LOCATION: District wide
Must have current Act 34, 151 & 114 Clearances