Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Description

We are seeking a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst to support Aspire East Palo Charter School in East Palo Alto, CA.

ABOUT ASPIRE

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of the Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) is to plan, develop, and monitor a variety of behavioral support service delivery options.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serve as a resource under the direction of the Regional Director of Special Education and/or Program Specialists with duties that include but are not limited to:

• Develops, supports and provides differentiated training and coaching opportunities to school staff, District staff and families regarding schoolwide positive behavior support, classroom management, functional behavior assessment, behavior support plans, alternatives to suspension, and cultural and linguistic considerations in behavior and discipline. 

• Collaborates with District and school staff in problem solving individual, classroom and school wide behavioral challenges.. 

• Promotes and supports a team approach in behavior support planning and implementation among the school community, teacher, paraprofessional, student and parents.  

• Regularly collects and analyzes behavioral data to guide decisions regarding individual student supports, classrooms and school-wide systems.

• Collaborate with the special education team to design and implement behavior intervention strategies and programs

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) assessments as required by IDEA, and provide behavior consultation to IEP team members, including support in drafting a strong behavior intervention plan and behavior data tracking systems

• Consult with parents, teachers, and other staff regarding any accommodations/modifications needed for a specific child 

• Establish and monitor necessary caseloads, work with schools and other staff to plan assessments and meetings; reports, and assignments promptly and efficiently 

• Design and support the development of Behavior Intervention Plan, including IEP behavior goals.   

• Participate as a member of the IEP team, contributing behavior evaluation findings and collaborating with all members of the team to develop behavior intervention plans and/or goals

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools Equity Beliefs, and mission, vision, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior 

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned 

• Develop resources and provide professional learning in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and/or other evidence-based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with behavior difficulties

Additional:

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

• Travels across the region to support schools and travels across regions for team meeting and professional development, when needed.

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies:

• Have excellent reasoning, analytical and communication skills

• Read and write at a level sufficient for the performance of assigned duties including independently producing professionally written reports and documents

• Plan, organize, implement and supervise district-wide programs

• Visit various work sites and inspect work in progress

• Keep and compile records and reports

• Knowledge of strategies of successful inclusion of students with –developmental disabilities

• Understand and carry-out oral and written directions 

• Communicate effectively, tactfully and persuasively, both orally and in writing

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, teammates,  and external customer  

• Knowledge of applied behavior sciences, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and related disorders

Minimum Education & Certifications:

• Master’s degree in psychology, behavioral analysis, social work or related field.

•  BCBA certification or has completed the BCBA-approved course sequence (Must obtain certification within 2 years of employment).

Experience required:

• 2 years of experience with behavioral support evaluation and services for people with developmental disabilities.

• CPI certification desired

• Experience with children and teens.

• At least 1 year of full-time experience with ABA therapy.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Bilingual desired

Compensation: 

Aspire Public Schools is committed to our teammates' well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, a tuition reimbursement plan, and an adoption assistance program.

Our salary range based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:

$81,762 - $114,752 - Board Certified Behavior Analyst- Bay Area Region

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, people with disabilities, and veterans.