Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Coordinator for Specialized Behavior Support, the position of Specialized Instructional Facilitator – Behavior (SIF-B), assists teachers and administrators in developing specialized knowledge in applied behavior analysis by providing targeted evidence-based interventions to support positive outcomes for students.

Roles and Responsibilities 

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Develop materials, training and provide resources for and provide professional learning to administrators, educators, and parents/guardians in applied behavior analysis, and/or other evidence-based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with behavior difficulties.
• Assist and consult with administrators and teachers in collecting and analyzing data; conduct fidelity checks to provide feedback; and facilitate the process to identify an intervention match between identified needs and specific behavioral and instructional strategies.
• Work directly with teachers in a school providing classroom-based demonstrations, collaborative and one-on-one support, and facilitating teacher inquiry and related professional development as well as providing small and large group presentations and training.
• Collaborate with school-based staff and administrators to provide professional development, engage in ongoing work in furthering the tiered approach for behavioral interventions and social and behavioral skills instruction and assist in developing functional behavior assessments (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP) to support students.
• Collaborate with school-based professionals (school psychologists, counselors, etc.) to provide a system of support for students in need of tiered intervention.
• Collaborate, consult, and coach instructional staff in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and/or social-emotional development in order to access the general education curriculum.
• Collaborate and support division wide strategic initiatives.
• Participates in school based Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) meetings, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support meetings, Pupil Services Student Support Teams, Equity Team meetings and child study meetings.
• Supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

     Education

      Bachelor’s Degree required

     Experience

      Minimum of three years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in the clinical and or public education setting.

     Licenses and Certifications

• Holds or is eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in one or more areas of Special Education preferred
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst License required, License to Practice as a Behavior Analyst in Virginia (LBA) required

     Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of and experience with effective, evidence-based instructional methodologies, such as multisensory and/or structured instructional approaches
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, and materials of specially designed instruction
• Knowledge of Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) school division mission, goals, and organization preferred.

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor, Special Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 11 months/ 207 days/7 hours per day

Salary Level: Licensed

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation