Job Description

The Board certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides highly advanced behavior analysis services in a K-12 environment for learners with autism, intellectual, emotional, and other developmental disabilities across the school division. This is a Licensed 10-Month position.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, or related discipline required AND licensure with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

• Certificates & Licenses: Current Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA). Valid Virginia Department of Education license preferred, or the ability to obtain one.

• Experience: Job-related within the specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge and skills in applied behavior analysis and evidence-based strategies for learners with autism, intellectual, emotional, and other developmental disabilities.
• Extensive knowledge and skills in applying evidence-based strategies to enhance academic performance, social skill development, and emotion regulation within the school setting.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working directly with students with autism, intellectual, emotional, or other developmental disabilities.
• Experience working in a public/private school setting and administering all aspects of behavioral and academic services to learners with autism or intellectual disabilities is preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Provide oversight to the instructional program for learners in assigned city-wide self-contained programs.
• Provide consultative support to the instructional program for learners with autism,intellectual or emotional disabilities in the general education setting.
• Provide in-classroom coaching and modeling of instructional methods and behaviorintervention procedures for school-based staff.
• Evaluate data and recommend specialized instructional changes based on the interpretation of data.
• Analyze academic, personal, social and environmental conditions to understand better the variables that may impact the behavior of the learner with disabilities.
• Analyze academic demands and provide specific recommendations that will increase school staff capacity for implementing specialized instruction that will impact student success.
• Monitor the implementation of evidence-based strategies designed for learners with disabilities.
• Participate as a key team member in comprehensive functional behavior assessments.
• Assist and support building and division staff and parents in the development, implementation and monitoring of student behavior intervention plans.
• Provide expertise in the observation & evaluation of students with ASD during the eligibility process.
• Effectively communicate and maintain collaborative relationships with all team members involved with the learner’s instructional program.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Participate, coordinate, or conduct various meetings, professional learning opportunities,committees, and training.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Work as a team member to develop a model instructional program in alignment with the division-wide special education plans.

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance

• Must follow safety and health protocols.

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