DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide behavioral consultation and services to student’s district-wide (preschool to age 21).
- Conduct Functional Analysis Assessments and collaborate with school staff in the development of Positive Behavior Intervention Plan (PBIP).
- Provide consultations to educators regarding the behavioral needs of students including behavioral management techniques and crisis prevention.
- Provide coordinated behavioral analysis of students experiencing academic impact due to a suspected or confirmed behavioral disability.
- Assist building teams and individual providers in the development of data collection systems.
- Compile and analyze behavior data to assess needs, set goals, and monitor progress.
- Participate in the development of crisis and/or safety plans.
- Report the results of data collection to individual IEP teams to assist in identification of student need and determine program modifications to address these needs.
- Work with building teams to develop individual student behavior plans.
- Work with building teams to monitor the implementation of individual student behavior plans.
- Work with individual students in crisis.
- Participate in the hiring, training and supervision of the paraeducator intervention team.
- Participate in pre-assessment activities and complete and coordinate behavioral assessments for individual students as referred.
- Provide evaluative feedback to teachers, paraeducators and administrators regarding implementation of recommended strategies and accommodations for students.
- Work with Special Education administrators to develop and improve program and service options for students with disabilities throughout the District.
- Assist families with identifying and accessing community-based agencies to strengthen student support and services.
- Comply with Federal, State and Local Board policies and follow administrative procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of best practices and laws governing behavioral supports for students with disabilities.
- Attend in-service trainings and complete all other job required trainings as required.
- Ability to creatively solve problems and work through the conflict resolution process.
- Maintain confidentiality of staff and student information.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: (Qualifications which are essential to the position)
- Master's Degree or higher in related field of study.
- Current certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Possess experience working with students in an educational setting.
- Experience working with individuals with a variety of disabilities.
- Experience planning and conducting professional development/training.
- Training or willing to be trained to be a Crisis Prevention and Intervention Trainer.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
- Required by state: Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by 10/18/21 or approved exemption on file with the district.
QUALIFICATIONS:
DESIRED: (Qualifications which are not required, but would be useful to the position)
- Experience supervising and/or evaluating employees.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Experience and/or training with computer technology and ability to assist staff with computer operations and data entry to maintain records.
- Effectively communicates and develops relationship with students, teachers, administrators, parents and public.Able to work with interruptions while balancing daily responsibilities.
- Evidence of ability to be a self-starter.
- Punctual and consistent attendance.
- Demonstrated leadership and project organizational skills (planning, implementing, evaluating).
- Ability to work collaboratively with various groups and gain consensus related to project implementation and other problem solving.
- Experience conducting comprehensive functional behavior assessments (FBA's).
- Experience in data-based decision making.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with individuals, teams, and groups (teachers, parents, administrators and support staff).
