343-CRT-09-26 Behavior Analyst (BCBA) @ WA

Anova Education; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional growth reimbursement

Paid leave (12 sick, 3 personal)

Travel stipend

Job summary

Wenatchee School District is seeking a Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to collaborate with district and building teams to plan and deliver professional development in Applied Behavior Analysis. You will support staff in implementing positive behavior interventions and ensure BIPs are applied with fidelity.

The role requires leading teams, analyzing data, and guiding programs for students aged 3–21 in the least restrictive environment, with travel across the district as needed.

Qualifications

• Masters in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Developmental Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
• Must obtain BCBA certification within one year of hire.
• Experience analyzing, defining, measuring, assessing, and modifying behavior in children aged 3–21.
• Ability to lead teams through FBA and BIP processes for students with IEPs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; willing to travel district-wide.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with district teams to design and implement professional development.
• Provide training, guidelines, and support to staff on positive behavior interventions.
• Ensure Behavior Intervention Plans are implemented with fidelity.
• Design programs and transition procedures to support least restrictive environment access.
• Monitor and train staff on behavior principles as assigned.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Travel flexibility

Education

Master's degree

BCBA certification

Job description

343-CRT-09-26:

Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Special Education Department

1.0 FTE Continuing Contract

DESCRIPTION:

The DBA will work collaboratively with the Special Education Director, Special Education Intervention Team, Principals, special and regular education teachers, and support staff. The DBA will work with a district team of DBAs in addition to the building team in order to plan, design, and implement professional development to building and district teams. The DBA will also provide training, guidelines, and support to staff in order to effectively implement positive behavior intervention strategies. The DBA will work with building teams to ensure that Behavior Intervention Plans are being provided with fidelity. Services provided will be based on the principles of applied behavior analysis including the modification of environmental variables, behavior reduction procedures, systematic instruction (e.g., discrete trial teaching, incidental instruction) to teach new and/or adaptive skills, and the maintenance and generalization of skills. The DBA will work with school teams to create programs and transition procedures to ensure that students are accessing their education in the least restrictive environment. Other duties may include supporting and monitoring and training staff on behavior principles as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Developmental Psychology, Special Education, or other related degrees. Must have or obtain a Board Certified Behavior Analyst certificate within one year of the hire date. Experience analyzing, defining, measuring, assessing, characterizing, and ultimately modifying behavior in children ages 3-21 years of age. Ability to lead teams through the analysis of behaviors (FBA's) and subsequent Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) or therapy programs for children with IEPs or other children in need of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Proven experience screening, assessing, and designing educational programs, providing direct therapy and consulting with school staff, parents and outside agencies as appropriate. Strong communication and presentation skills with peers.Strong organizational skills and ability to analyze and report data. Highly effective in collaborating with a variety of teams.Knowledge of Washington state law pertaining to special education WAC 392-172A and individualized educational plans. Valid WA state driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the district.

PREFERRED:

Current Washington State ESA or Teacher's Certificate and/or Board Certified Behavior Analyst degree. Work attributes include being a team leader, having strong interpersonal abilities, and being an independent hard-worker with a desire to grow BCBA services in the WSD. Experience designing, implementing, modifying, and maintaining behavior programs including proven Applied Behavior Analysis programs for children. Experience in a K-12 learning environment.Proven experience functioning as a member of a public school multidisciplinary team to determine the child's eligibility for services, appropriate programming, and on-going progress.

SCHEDULE:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION:

This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses.
• Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.
• Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE.
• https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits
• https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, [e-mail], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, [e-mail], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P

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