BCBA - School-Based Behavior Analyst & Trainer (ASD)

Washington County School District; Abingdon (VA); In loco; USD 69.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

VRS pension

Life insurance

Medical/dental insurance

Sick days

Personal days

Descrizione del lavoro

Washington County School District in Abingdon, Virginia seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide behavior analytic services within special and general education, focusing on students with ASD and other challenging behaviors. The BCBA conducts assessments, develops plans in line with IDEA and Virginia regulations, and trains staff district-wide.

You will collaborate with school personnel to implement positive behavior supports, supervise BCBA/RBT candidates, attend IEP meetings,

Competenze

• Masters level degree or higher in a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) approved field.
• BCBA Certified
• Minimum of two years of experience in a related field.
• Demonstrate the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with district staff in the development, implementation and assessment of behavior plans and Applied Behavior Analysis instructional programs for students with ASD or other disabilities that present behavior or learning challenges.
• Develop materials, provide resources and provide training to administrators, educators and paraprofessionals in Applied Behavior Analysis related to addressing needs of students.
• Train, coach and supervise support staff working with behaviorally challenging students.
• Attend Planning and Placement Team Meetings as needed.
• Collect, maintain and analyze data, and prepare reports for the purposes of documenting case history, assessments and treatments.
• Assist in development and implementation of appropriate programming and interventions to increase appropriate student behavior and academic skills.
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments to inform the development of individualized Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Attend Safety-Care Training and maintain Safety Care Certification.
• Implement a fidelity tool to monitor the effective and appropriate use of paraprofessionals throughout the district.
• Conduct evaluations for purposes of identification or reevaluation of special education services in conjunction with other evaluations.
• Develop materials/resources and provide professional learning to administrators, educators, and instructional assistants in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and /or other evidence-based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with challenging behavior.
• Plan and oversee the development and implementation of programs, policies, and best practices related to instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) for individual students and collaborate in the development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Create and assist school staff with the development of behavior plans, ABA programs, and other appropriate programs for students that present skill deficits (e.g., communication and adaptive behavior) and problem behavior (e.g. aggression. Self-injurious behavior), among others.
• Assist in the management of behavior that is deemed unsafe.
• Work directly with students who exhibit inappropriate behaviors and provide support and professional learning for staff that works with such students.
• Design and implement data collection systems and assist in the interpretation of that data.
• Provide training, professional development, and coaching on effective behavior interventions and strategies.
• Cooperate with staff and administration to promote a positive organizational climate.
• Work with classroom teachers and instructional assistants to model effective behavioral and instructional programming.
• Supervise BCBA and RBT candidates within the assigned school division, as appropriate.
• Collect data and prepare a variety of reports for the purpose of documenting case history, assessments, and treatment.
• Travel from site to site and participate in IEP meetings and other meetings as necessary.
• Must possess the ability to establish rapport and work constructively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
• Possess knowledge of related assessments and their analysis/interpretation regarding student behavior.
• Demonstrate the ability to present analytical data in an articulate manner to a variety of audiences, including oral presentations and written reports.
• Possess leadership qualities and effective organization skills.
• Must possess an understanding of various disabilities and best practices for working with such students.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.

Conoscenze

BCBA Certified

Leadership

Two years experience

Formazione

Master's degree or higher in BACB approved field

Descrizione del lavoro

Washington County School District in Abingdon, Virginia seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide behavior analytic services within special and general education, focusing on students with ASD and other challenging behaviors. The BCBA conducts assessments, develops plans in line with IDEA and Virginia regulations, and trains staff district-wide.

You will collaborate with school personnel to implement positive behavior supports, supervise BCBA/RBT candidates, attend IEP meetings,