Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Certified BCBA PositionThe Raymond School District is looking for a certified BCBA to help support students and programming within all three of our schools, grades prek-12, with a focus of this position on grades 4-8. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, student support through writing and implementing behavior plans and coaching staff, completing FBAs and PFAs, and programmatic support to our MTSS framework, working collaboratively with our behavior programs. This position reports to the Director of Health and Wellness, Executive Director of Student Support Services, and Building Principals and is a 200 day contract year. Competitive wage and benefits. 200 day contract Salary based on experience and credentials: $84,000-87,000 Full benefits including medical, dental, FSA, NH Retirement pension system, LTD, Life and paid leave.The BCBA supports the provision of behavioral supports and services across the district utilizing behavior analytic approaches. Conducts functional behavior assessments and develops behavior intervention plans for students in both regular education and students with disabilities with IEPs, and coaches staff in the implementation of these plans. The BCBA will provide support to individuals and their families by coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills. The BCBA also provides district-wide support and training regarding behavior intervention techniques to certified staff, paraprofessionals and administrators.Qualifications (Skills/Experience/Training Required): Master's degree in Special Education or related human services field Certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, minimum of 2 years is preferred Experience serving youth with varying diagnoses, diverse levels of functioning, and broad range of ages, preferably in the school setting Familiarity with the Multi Tiered System of Supports framework Excellent report writing skills, organization and time management skills Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards of conduct.Essential Job Functions: Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, community, and school district special and regular education rules, regulations, policy, and laws for students with and without IEPs and 504 plans and keep abreast of current behavior analyst practices and changing educational legislation. Provide, when appropriate, workshops and consultation to the school district staff regarding behavior analyst best practices and Applied Behavior Analysis and provide coaching to support staff working with behaviorally challenging students. Consult with classroom teachers, parents, specialists and other therapists regarding programming for students, including team collaboration at Student Intervention Teams and Individualized Education Program teams where appropriate. Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools, to conduct functional assessments and analyses when appropriate for both individual students and whole classrooms as needed. Create subsequent behavior intervention plans and provide coaching to those implementing plans to ensure fidelity and monitor progress. Create an ongoing data collection system to establish baseline and programmatic efficacy for all consumers, and to analyze data on a frequent and ongoing basis to guide programming. Support behavioral crisis situations: modeling interventions, staff training, involvement in team crisis planning and behavior support plan development. Active involvement in district Behavioral Health department and Multi Tiered System of Supports meetings and initiatives to support framework implementation. Assist in the development, facilitation, and follow-up training in Applied Behavior Analysis, using both discrete trial training and natural environment training models of teaching. Facilitate and assist in the development and identification of resources and support information for students and their families. Ongoing training and support of paraeducators and behavior coaches in implementation of ABA principles and methodology and behavior reduction strategies. Day to day supervision of behavior coaches, including development and implementation of behavior plans and response systems to effectively prevent and respond to student behaviors. Active participant in Raymond's Life Skill Programs' meetings.Other duties as assigned by the building and district administration.