Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)Board Certified Behavior Analyst provides development and direct support of behavioral programming in the Anoka-Hennepin School District as indicated on IEPs and to district programs. Services may include functional behavioral assessment, behavior plan development, development of individualized skill building curricula, staff and parent training, and consultation to all team members.Duties:Consult and implement positive behavior interventions and supports for the students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District.Consult, communicate, and work cooperatively with teams to provide appropriate programming for students and maintain a positive work environment for all.Conduct functional behavior assessments.Implement positive behavior interventions and supports to support student progress, reinforcing positive behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and redirecting inappropriate behaviors.Support the development and implementation of individualized education plans in accordance with district practice and state and federal requirements.Provide training to staff related to behavioral recommendations.Help to maintain safety of all students and the environment.Utilize data to inform programming decisions and planning for student success.Use flexible thinking and adaptability to address student needs and respond calmly during crisis situations, when necessary.Ensure compliance with School Board policies and administrative practices, including those procedures outlined in the staff and student handbooks.Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Special Education.Minimum Qualifications:Requires Master's Degree in behavior analysis from a college or university accredited by the Association for Behavioral Analysis.Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA or BCBA-D) certified and in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®).Trained in behavior crisis intervention and positive behavioral strategies used to prevent and de-escalate behavior or agree to complete the training within a designated timeframe.Ability and willingness to work with students receiving a high-level of special education services.Ability to work cooperatively with students and staff; accepting feedback from both special education teachers and supervisor, while continuing to maintain good relationships.Experienced and skilled in completing due process paperwork and communicating with parents and other team members.Good recordkeeping skills, and well organized and efficient.Time management skills to prioritize job tasks.Ability/desire to work with technology and computers.Willingness to complete training and become a trainer in specific behavior crisis management programs used in district to implement restrictive procedures.Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication with staff, students, and parents that is maintained during high-stress and crisis situations.Ability to travel between buildings during the duty day is required - work may take place in multiple school and community locations, both indoors and outdoors, including students' homes.Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may require wearing of personal protective equipment.Requires sufficient ability to respond to aggressive acting out behavior using trained de-escalation techniques.Ability to maintain regular attendance, which includes completing an assigned day.Ability to perform position responsibilities including physical factors, work devices and materials handling, data functions, and people functions. Must be physically working in the building/on site.Preferred Qualifications:Experience or training in the field of education preferred.At least one (1) year of professional experience developing and implementing positive support interventions for individuals exhibiting challenging behavior and/or co-occurring intellectual/developmental disability and mental illness with school-aged population preferred.Salary: $78,228 plus benefits.