Applied Behavior Analysis (BCBA)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
The Ashtabula County Educational Service Center is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for the upcoming 2026-2027 School Year.
Reports to: Related Services Supervisor
Contract Length: 184 Days
Compensation: As Board established Salary
Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Qualifications

Applicants need to have experience with children with autism, behavior, emotional disturbance, trauma, and/or mental health
Experience working in PK-12 educational setting which includes the use of intervention planning and behavioral management techniques
Must hold and maintain current certification or licensure as appropriate
Job Description

Assess, coordinate, and implement behavior analysis services and behavior interventions plans for general education and special education students with complex/less involved and/or severe/predictable behaviors in enrolled educational programs.
Provide support and professional learning opportunities to staff and parents/guardians in the appropriate use of behavior analysis methodologies and intervention techniques.
Conduct assessments and develop plans that conform to IDEA, Ohio law and regulations, and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Responsibilities

Provide and help develop behavioral services at all three RTI Tier levels
Develop professional development opportunities, materials, and provides resources for administrators, educators, paraprofessionals, and other support staff of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and/or other evidenced-based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with behavioral challenges in accordance to federal/state/IDEA laws and regulations
Observe and gather data for administration of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP).
Effectively develop plans as directed by data and assessments.
Create and assist contracted district staff with the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans (BIP's), ABA programs, and other appropriate programs for students with behavior/learning challenges.
Provide direct intervention services to students who exhibit inappropriate behaviors and prove support and professional learning for staff who work with these students.
Manage assaultive behaviors by using best practices and as a last resort, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
Effectively provide clinical supervision of Registered Behavioral Technicians (RBT) as directed by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Assist with successful student transitions for students who are transition to or from an alternative placement.
Collaborate with public and private agencies to offer recommendations and consultation that foster appropriate social skills and prevent behaviors for the purpose of effective learning in the educational environment.
Other duties as assigned
The Ashtabula County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and other unforeseen events.