BCBA needed for a Full Time Position

Position Type : Full Time

Real Journey Academies is a K to 12 public charter school district committed to providing high quality education, operational excellence, and financial integrity. We support our schools and staff with transparent financial systems and sound fiscal management.

Under the supervision of the SELPA Director or designee, the BCBA provides consultative and direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) support to staff and programs across the District. This includes oversight of special education behavioral staff, development and implementation of behavioral intervention programs, compliance with federal and state regulations, and coordination with internal and external agencies.

Provides technical assistance, training, coaching, resources, and shadowing of site based behavior support and other educational staff in the fundamentals of ABA and the effective implementation of behavior programs.

Provides training in reactive strategies and assists with crisis response, if needed.

Provides technical assistance and oversight of trainees pursuing Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCABA), or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification requiring ongoing fieldwork hours supervision.

Evaluate student behavioral data and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).

Design and monitor Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs for students requiring Tier III intervention.

Support classroom teams with behavior strategies and replacement behavior training.

Program Supervision and Implementation:

Provide ongoing supervision and training to Behavior Analysts, Behavior Support Specialists, Intensive Behavior Interventionists (IBls).

Supervise individual case progress for compliance, quality control, and identify opportunities for transition services to a less restrictive setting as appropriate.

Advise and support administrative staff and education teams regarding appropriate referrals for Behavior services including Intensive Behavior Intervention services.

Serve as liaison with District and outside agency partners to ensure continuity of care and behavior support.

Collaborate with principals, Child Welfare and Attendance Specialists, and instructional leaders on student discipline and behavior plans.

Training, Coaching, and Professional Development:

Provide in service training to parents, community agencies, student groups and educational staff members, addressing the promotion of positive behavior principles, crisis prevention intervention (CPI), and proactive plans to address challenging behavior(s) related to educational success.

Coach and shadow staff to build site based capacity in behavior management and intervention fidelity.

Provide ongoing supervision for designated staff.

Data Monitoring and Reporting:

Guide the use of data systems for behavioral progress monitoring and program evaluation.

Review and support the collection of behavior data by school sites; ensure compliance with MediCal and other reporting requirements.

Use data to inform program improvements and provide reports to district and SELPA leadership.

Special characteristics of students with autism.

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) training.

Discrete Trial Training (DTT) (desirable).

Basic concepts of child growth and development of children.

Personal hygiene practices and procedures.

Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Physically lift and handle students in caring for their personal needs, i.e. toileting, aiding with bladder and bowel apparatus, administering to seizures, removing and replacing braces, etc.

Provide one to one Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) including Discrete Trial Training (DTT) to designated students in the community or classroom.

Speak Spanish. (Perform general clerical tasks.

Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described is qualifying; Possession of current BCBA certification issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and successful experience as a Behavior Analyst required.

Training in behavior intervention strategies, and experience working with students with disabilities in a classroom setting.

Certification by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in non violent crisis interventions, first aid, and CPR training preferred.

Valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.

School campuses within District, vocational and instructional settings, within community, school bus.

Outdoor environment; drive a District or personal vehicle to conduct work, visit school sites, travel to other organizations and companies, meetings, and workshops.

Adequate visual acuity with or without correction to monitor students in all instructional settings both on and off the school campus.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate other adaptive equipment and classroom instructional materials.

Exposure to bodily fluids and waste materials.

Comprehensive HMO/PPO Medical, Dental and Vision Plans.

Virtual Medical Visits.

Health Savings Account.

10 Paid Holiday Schedule.

Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance.

Employer matched retirement plans (403b and CalSTRS).

Employee Assistance Program.

Legal Insurance.

Additional voluntary health benefits.