Board Certified Behavior Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Giles County School System

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Purpose Statement: 

To work collaboratively with school personnel to develop and implement positive support plans for students with challenging behavior; provide support and professional learning to teachers, school staff, and instructional assistants in appropriate behavior intervention techniques. The BCBA is required to adhere to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Guidelines for Responsible Conduct

This job reports to the Special Education Supervisor. The school principal and SPED supervisor share in mentoring and evaluating performance. 

Essential Functions:

• Develop materials/resources and provide professional learning to administrators, educators, and instructional assistants in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Competent Learner Model (CLM), and /or other evidence-based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with challenging behavior.
• Plan and oversee the development and implementation of programs, policies, and best practices related to instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) for individual students and collaborate in the development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Create and assist school staff with the development of behavior plans, ABA programs, and other appropriate programs for students that present skill deficits (e.g., communication and adaptive behavior) and problem behavior (e.g. aggression. Self-injurious behavior), among others.
• Assist in the management of behavior that is deemed unsafe.
• Work directly with students who exhibit inappropriate behaviors and provide support and professional learning for staff that work with such students.
• Design and implement data collection systems and assist in the interpretation of that data.
• Provide training, professional development, and coaching on effective behavior interventions and strategies.
• Cooperate with staff and administration to promote a positive organizational climate.
• Work with classroom teachers and instructional assistants to model effective behavioral and instructional programming.
• Collect data and prepare a variety of reports for the purpose of documenting case history, assessments, and treatment.
• Travel from site to site and participate in IEP meetings and other meetings as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications 

Skills Knowledge and Abilities 

• Must possess the ability to establish rapport and work constructively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
• Possess knowledge of related assessments and their analysis/interpretation in regard to student behavior.
• Demonstrate the ability to present analytical data in an articulate manner to a variety of audiences, including oral presentations and written reports.
• Possess leadership qualities and effective organization skills.
• Must possess an understanding of various disabilities and best practices for working with such students.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. 

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: psychology and educational principles; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws. 

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; flexibility is required to specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; and maintaining effective working relationships. 

Responsibility: 

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services. 

Working Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. 

EXPERIENCE: Job-related experience within the specialized field is required. 

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in a job-related area. 

EQUIVALENCY: None specified. 

REQUIRED TESTING: CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: FLSA STATUS: Certified Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA). BCBA Certified 

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING: Maintain Licensure  

CLEARANCES:  Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance Certified