Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Middle School

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Consultant – Beman Middle School Start Date: Immediately Broad Function The district-wide BCBA Consultant will provide development and direct supervision of Applied Behavior Analyst (ABA) and Intensive Case Management (ICM) programming district-wide for a total of 40 hours of case supervision to programs in preschool through high school. In addition, the BCBA will provide direct service and consultation to staff members for students with challenging behaviors. Services may include functional behavioral assessment, behavior plan development, development of individualized skill building curricula, staff and parent training, and consultation to all stakeholders. Responsibilities and Duties Evaluates effectiveness of behavior plans and makes modifications when necessary. Reports issues to manager in a timely manner. Actively collaborates with administrators, related service providers, special education teachers, general education teachers, and paraprofessionals to ensure programming needs of students are met. Provides training and consultation to parents, students, and teachers. Identifies factors in environment or behaviors that lead to patterns. Develops plans to address these patterns in a proactive, student outcome–focused manner. Assesses student needs; sets goals and makes behavior plans for teaching skills and reinforcing new behaviors. Demonstrates successful track record working independently while taking on increased or diverse responsibilities. Ensures completion of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. Promotes programs to enhance and increase students' independence. Participates in and models daily behavior management, and assumes lead role in behavior crisis management as needed. Collects, records, interprets, and monitors data on student behaviors and progress. Participates with school social workers and psychologists to build capacity in collecting data for Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention; develops and provides professional development for staff. Works closely with district-wide programs to develop individualized programs for students and ensures all programs are delivered with fidelity. Maintains strong understanding of the PPT process and is a team player. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Experience working with students who have developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or emotional/behavioral disorders across grade levels. Qualified to conduct appropriate screenings and assessments, including FBAS. Understanding of Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) and data collection. Written language, technology, and interpersonal communication skills to support collaboration among team members and with parents. Familiarity with curriculum development, content area knowledge, and modifying curriculum. Strong organization, communication, leadership abilities and legal knowledge. Qualifications and Experience Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required. Master’s degree in Psychology/Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or related field required. Two years of experience working with children with special needs. Experience in ABA, Verbal Behavior, and VB MAPP assessment strongly preferred. Experience in program coordination and evaluation preferred. Salary & Compensation Non-Bargaining, follows MFT for benefits. Physical and Mental Demands / Work Environment Must be mobile with ability to move across work sites. Ability to sit or stand for long periods. Ability to lift or carry objects less than thirty (30) pounds. Ability to perform manipulative skills such as writing and typing. Ability to see and read objects closely, including documents and computer monitors. Ability to hear normal sounds with background noise; communicate through speech. Ability to learn and acquire new information, methodologies and techniques for school goals. Memory adequate for tasks over long periods. Ability to concentrate on a task for more than 60 minutes. Disclaimers The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Statement of Non-Discrimination The Middletown Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or pregnancy in any of its education programs, activities, or employment policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sylvania