Roanoke County Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for the 2024-25 school year. This position is a 220 day contract, 7.5 hrs/day, eligible for benefits on RCPS Pay Plan.
Position Description/Job Summary:
To provide and supervise behavior analytic services for special education students enrolled in educational programs; provide support and professional learning to school site staff, para-educators, and coaches in appropriate behavior intervention techniques; oversee and conduct assessments and plan development that conform to IDEA, VDOE standards, and requirements of the BACB.
This position directly reports to Supervisor of Special Education under the supervision of the Director of Special Education
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
• Provide supervision to RBTs, as well as possible BCaBAs and/or BCaBA/BCBA trainees per BACB regulations
• Provide direct supervision to division behavior coaches
• Provide supervision and behavior analytic services to students and staff in specialized and Behavior Support classes
• Develop materials, training and provide resources for and provide professional learning to administrators, educators, para-educators and division coaches and managers in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) related to addressing the needs of students with behavior difficulties
• Plan and oversee the development and implementation of programs, policies, and best practices related to instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for students with emotional disabilities, and other disabilities as assigned.
• Assist division staff with the implementation of functional behavior assessments for individual students
• Create and assist and/or supervise division staff with the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans, ABA programs and other appropriate programs for students with emotional disabilities, and/or other disabilities that present behavior/learning challenges.
• Implement, and assist division staff with data collection, review, and modify treatment according to data
• Directly observe interventions administered by behavior technicians, division coaches, teachers, and paraprofessionals
• Review documentation and data collection and provide feedback as needed
• Confer with members the IEP team and division staff and other related team members, individually, at IEP meetings, conferences, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate student information for planning, modifying, and/or coordination of treatment programs
• Prepare and conduct program reviews with Supervisor of Special Education and/or Director of Special Education for possible changes and updates to programs
• Collect data and prepare a variety of reports for the purpose of documenting case history, assessments, and treatment.
Minimum Job Requirements/Qualifications:
• Minimum of a master's degree in education, special education, applied behavior analysis, psychology or related field recognized by the BACB for certification as a BCBA
• Certified BCBA in good standing with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board
• Valid VA license in Behavior Analysis (LBA)
• Must maintain credentialing in compliance with the BACB and the VA Department of Health Professions Board of Medicine
• Must complete Continuing Education Courses as outlined by the BACB and the VA Department of Health Professions Board of Medicine
• Must have completed supervision courses as outlined by the BACB
• Exhibit superior organizational skills
• Ability to travel to schools across the district - valid VA driver's license
• VA teaching licensure in special education preferred
Abilities and Knowledge
• To establish rapport and work constructively with staff, students, and parents
• To creatively solve problems and work through the conflict resolution process.
• To communicate effectively, in oral and written form.
• To maintain knowledge of best practices and laws governing behavioral supports for students with disabilities in Virginia Public Schools
• To maintain credentialing in good standing
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.