Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst Reports to: Director of Special Education / Staff Relationship with Building Principals Evaluation: Annually by Supervisor Work Schedule: 169-day contract Date Closing: Open until filled Location: District Wide Summary Moffat County School District is seeking a 1.0 FTE Board Certified Behavior Analyst to provide specialized expertise to define and characterize behaviors, select and evaluate interventions and strategies, display and interpret behavioral data, and monitor behavior changes. This is a district-wide position requiring travel between all schools. Salary $63,833 to $116,845 per year working a 169-day school year schedule. Placement depends on relevant experience on the Certified Salary Schedule on the Double Masters step. Responsibilities The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst will provide specialized expertise to define and characterize behaviors, measure and assess behaviors, select and evaluate interventions and strategies,display and interpret behavioral data and monitor behavior changes. Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities Identify target behaviors and develop functionally based interventions including antecedent strategies, replacement behaviors, reinforcement systems, and problem behavior consequence strategies. Conduct functional behavioral assessments and support writing behavior intervention plans. Communicate with school teams, administrators, and families when appropriate. Create and facilitate trainings for the purpose of professional learning. Establish and maintain rapport with students, school staff and families. Assist in the creation of and review initial, annual and eligibility IEP’s, BIP, and progress reports. Provide feedback on goals, inclusion, measurement criteria, fade plans and interventions/teaching strategies. Cooperatively participate with building teams in designing programming and services for students with a variety of disabilities and needs. Manage a robust and complex schedule to support students and school teams Develop visual strategies to assist students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)/or other behavioral challenges. Visually structure the classroom environment for students to be successful Provide curriculum ideas and develop educational programs for students and provide feedback to staff in an individualized manner regarding the implementation of the programming. Position will work with teaching staff to support student needs and may provide direct support with students as needed. Meet regularly with supervisor and Child Study Team to problem solve and collaborate. Attendance and participation on district professional development days. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Currently hold a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certificate (or in process) Currently hold a CDE teacher or SSP license as a Special Education Generalist Teacher, Speech Language Pathologist, Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist. Supervisory Responsibilities None Benefits PERA retirement, health insurance, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, other optional benefit elections. Additional information *Salary/pay rate is determined based on position classification and employee’s qualifications and experience relevant to the job description requirements. Full pay range may be found on the appropriate salary schedule. Salary schedule link below. Employees hired new into a position are rarely qualified to receive the maximum of the pay range shown on the salary schedule. MCSDSalarySchedule Physical and Work-Related Job Functions Decision Making: An example of a typical decision made by an individual in this position is to interpret policies/procedures and best practice. An incorrect decision made by this position could impact the district legally causing financial condition of district to be affected. Errors made in decision-making could potentially result in substantial cost to the District or damage the credibility of the District. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond professionally to questions from groups of parents, community members, commissions, colleagues, and Board of Education. Mathematical Skills: ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, discounts, commissions, proportions, percentage, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract concrete variables. Ability to analyze and use data to supervise the delivery of instruction and the school improvement process. Technology Skills: Proficient use of technology which includes: basic operations and concepts, word processing, spreadsheets, internet usage, critical evaluation of information, data analysis, email, integration of technology. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in education. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to copy, coordinate, instruct, evaluate and negotiate. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to discipline students consistent with district procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift items weighing 50 pounds from floor level to an elevation of four feet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending on the activity in the particular part of the day. This information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion/clearance of a CBI/FBI background check. In compliance with Title VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Moffat County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. English speaking ability will not be a barrier to participation and admission to District programs. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees or need for special education services. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the District. Compliance Officer for Title IX – Megan Caughey, 600 Texas Ave, Craig, CO 81625, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io En cumplimiento del Título VI y VII del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, Título IX de la Enmienda de Educación de 1972; Sección 504 del Acto de la Rehabilitación de 1973, la Discriminación de Edad en Acto del Empleo de 1967, el Acto de los Americanos con Discapacidades, el Acto de no Discriminación de Información Genética de 2008 y la ley de Colorado, Condado de Moffat Distrito Escolar RE-1 no discrimina ilegalmente en base a raza, color, sexo, religión, origen nacional, ascendencia, credo, edad, estado civil, orientación sexual, información genética, discapacidad o necesidad de servicios de educación especial en la admisión, acceso, tratamiento o empleo en programas educativos o actividades que opera. Capacidad de hablar ingles no será un obstáculo para la participación y admisión a programas del Distrito. Se han establecido procedimientos de queja para los estudiantes, padres, empleados o necesidad de servicios de educación especial. La(s) siguiente(s) persona(s) han sido identificadas como el oficial de cumplimiento para el Distrito. Megan Caughey, Condado de Moffat Distrito Escolar RE-1, 600 Texas Ave, Craig Co 81625, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Moffat County School District