BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)Supervisor: Executive Director of Special Services Contracted Days: 190 days FLSA Status: Non-ExemptJob Summary: To provide behavior analysis services and behavior management plans for Special Education students enrolled in educational programs; provide support and professional learning to school site staff, technicians, para-educators, and parents/guardians in appropriate behavior intervention techniques; conduct assessments and develop plans that conform to IDEA, South Carolina Law and regulations and other applicable statues and regulations.Qualifications: Minimum master's degree in accredited college in Special Education, Psychology, or related area of discipline. Certified with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Must maintain credentialing in compliance with the BACB. Must complete continuing education courses as outlined by the BACB. Expertise in the field and knowledge of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), experience working in public schools is preferred. Exhibit superior organizational skills.Essential Duties: Develop materials and provide training, resources, and professional learning to administrators, educators, para-educators, and parents/guardians in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and/or other evidence-based methodologies 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) and other evidence-based methodologies for students with autism and other disabilities. Create and assist district staff with the development and implementation of positive behavior management interventions or individualized behavior plans, ABA programs and other appropriate programs for students with Autism and/or other disabilities that present behavior/learning challenges. Administer and assist district staff with assessments including VBMAPP, BLAF, Functional Assessments, and Functional Analysis in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations. Attend IEP meetings including eligibility, annual reviews, special reviews, and manifestation determination meetings. Confer with members of the IEP team and District staff and other related team members, individually at an IEP meeting or in conferences, to exchange, discuss and evaluate student information for planning, and modifying and coordination of educational treatment programs. Collect data and prepare a variety of reports for the purpose of documenting case history, assessments, and treatment. Collaborate with public and private agencies to offer programs that foster pro-social skills and prevent violent behavior for the purpose of providing services to strengthen families as well as students. Support and Provide Autism Support Services. Conduct initial assessment/evaluation and create an individualized education plan for each child on caseload as needed. Support least restrictive learning environment for each student. Facilitate natural environment training when appropriate. Train behavior technicians on child's program. Directly observe treatments administered by behavior technicians. Conduct regular analysis of data and make necessary program modifications. Complete progress and quarterly reports. Conduct/assist with annual assessments and report on students' present levels. Review technicians' implementation of program, documentation, and data collection for each student's individualized program and provide feedback/follow up as needed. Complete initial Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training and maintain ongoing supervision. Provide regular continuing education to technicians/RBTs on applied behavior analysis, assessments, ethics, and other related topics. Prepare and conduct staff performance and program reviews with the Executive Director of Special Services for possible changes and updates to program. Coordinate with technicians to create and maintain caseloads/schedules and access material needs. Travel from school to school. Provide consultative BCBA/BCBA support services for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Perform related duties as assigned.Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 40 pounds.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. Duties are normally performed in a school/office/classroom environment. Classified Salary Scale B22: