Board Certified Behavior Analyst

General Description:
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides behavior analytic services to both exceptional and general education staff in supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or other behavioral disorders in the least restrictive environment, as well as provides direct services to students as needed. The BCBA conducts assessments, develops intervention plans that and provides division-wide support and training regarding behavior intervention techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports in the development and implementation of programs and best practices related to instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for students with autism and other disabilities
• Provides programmatic BCBA coaching support to staff as needed in general education, exceptional education, autism and alternative programs including one-on-one support and group professional development
• Collaborates with other school-based professionals (school psychologists, counselors, etc.) to provide a system of support for students in need of tiered intervention
• Collaborates with and supports instructional staff in developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) designed to promote student’s educational, physical, and/or social-emotional development in order to access the general education curriculum
• Works directly with students who present complex and challenging behaviors that require Tier III support
• Assists with the implementation of positive behavior supports, response to intervention or multi-tiered systems of support, or other systemic change programs
• Assists staff with the implementation of behavior plans, ABA programs, and other appropriate programs for students with Autism and/or other disabilities that present behavior/learning challenges
• Administers and assists with assessments including VESOL (VAAP)
• Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Psychology, or equivalent required; Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in one or more areas of Special Education preferred

• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) by The Virginia Board of Medicine in the Department of Health Professionals
• Certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

• Minimum of three years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in the public education setting
• Strong knowledge of and experience with effective, evidence-based interventions using applied behavior analysis principles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community
• Demonstrated successful experience providing professional training and presentations for individual, small group, and large audiences
• Bilingual/fluency in Spanish preferred

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access the website at: www.rvaschools.net

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript, and license if applicable.  Three references names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process.  Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.

Salary : $75,352 - $115,875