Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)

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 to meet the needs of students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or other behavioral and social/communication challenges. Supervision Receives general supervision from the Director of Special Education or designee. Exercises supervision over Registered Behavior Technicians and other assigned staff. Examples of Duties Develop materials and provide resources and deliver professional learning to administrators, certificated teachers, para-educators, and parents/guardians in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and other evidence-based methodologies related to serving the needs of students with behavior difficulties Interview staff and/or family members who know the individual served well before development of the plan to get background and preliminary information. Analyze available data to help determine where, when, and why problem behaviors occur. Directly observe individuals served in all relevant settings. Analyze data to determine the function of the problem behavior. Define all target behaviors in objective and measurable terms and design an appropriate data collection system to measure target behaviors. Integrate appropriate setting event, antecedent, teaching, and consequences strategies to reduce problem behavior and increase alternative replacement behaviors. Conduct behavioral and functional assessments and develop plans that conform to IDEA and California Education Code. Ensure behavior support plans addresses the functions of the problem behaviors. Train staff and/or family members directly on the implementation of the behavior support plan. Monitor the individual's behavior data and provide descriptive progress notes on a monthly basis. Conduct fidelity assessments to ensure proper implementation of the behavior support plan. Analyze potential barriers to implementation and/or change the behavior support plan, if necessary. Review behavior data, meet and discuss with the appropriate staff member discrepancies noted on the behavior data. Attends and participate in a variety of assigned meetings, conferences, and in-services. Provide required direction, support and supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians. Qualifications Two (2) years of fulltime paid experience serving individuals with lifelong disabilities, which includes experience completing comprehensive functional assessments and behavior support plans. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Behavior Analysis, Education, or Psychology. Licenses and Certifications An appropriate, valid California driver license and auto liability insurance. Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification (BCBA). Benefits Health, vision, dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full‑time and part‑time employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr