Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Maricopa Unified School District; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa Unified School District is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to provide behavioral, environmental, and instructional support to maximize student achievement in the least restrictive environment.

The role involves consulting with school teams, developing targeted interventions, and guiding teachers in ABA strategies, PBIS, and UDL implementation to meet diverse student needs across campuses.

Qualifications

• Preferred Special Education certificate; BCBA course sequence in applied behavior analysis
• Preferred five years successful classroom teaching experience in special education and general education
• Working knowledge of district, state, and federal special education rules, regulations, and procedures
• Knowledge of Arizona state standards and skills in adapting curriculum for students with disabilities
• Experience and knowledge in ABA including functional behavior assessments and PBIS
• Proficient in writing IEPs and interpreting them to teachers and aides
• Skill in coaching, facilitating, and implementing systems change
• Ability to develop and deliver professional development for teachers and instructional assistants
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and district personnel at all levels
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students

Responsibilities

• Consult with teachers and instructional assistants on campuses to develop targeted interventions
• Assist in identifying and addressing student academic and behavioral needs
• Describe and model evidence-based teaching strategies for academic and behavioral needs
• Assist in conducting functional behavioral assessments and PBIs, including data collection and observations
• Provide follow up support for training, implementation, and evaluation of PBIs
• Provide guidance and training in universal design for learning and adapting instructional materials
• Communicate with Director of Student Support Systems and Coordinator of Behavior Services on student status
• Exhibit professional attitude, appearance, and demeanor

Job description

JOB TITLE: Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Class/Calendar: Certified Exempt, 190 workdays

Overview

The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst provides consultation to special education teams for behavioral, environmental, and instructional support to develop strategies and interventions to maximize student achievement in the least restrictive environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred Special Education certificate. BCBA approved course sequence in applied behavior analysis
• Preferred five years successful classroom teaching experience in special education and general education
• Working knowledge of district, state, and federal special education rules, regulations, and procedures
• Knowledge of Arizona state standards and skills in adapting curriculum for students with disabilities
• Experience and knowledge in the principles of applied behavior analysis including the development of functional behavior assessments and positive behavior intervention plans
• Proficient in writing IEP’s and be able to interpret them to general education teachers and/or instructional assistants
• Skill in coaching, facilitating, and implementing systems change
• Ability to develop and deliver professional development for teachers and instructional assistants
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents and district personnel at all levels
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students

Duties And Responsibilities

• Consult with teachers and instructional assistants on comprehensive campuses to develop targeted interventions for students when the school teams need to explore alternative strategies
• Assist teachers and instructional assistants in identifying and addressing student academic and behavioral needs
• Describe and model for teachers and instructional assistants’ evidence-based teaching strategies, techniques, and adaptations to meet the academic and behavioral needs of students
• Assist the Coordinator of Behavior Services in conducting functional behavioral assessments and positive behavior intervention plans, including data collection, interviews, and observations
• Provide follow up support to school-based staff on the training, implementation, and evaluation of positive behavior intervention plans
• Provide guidance and training to teachers in universal design for learning (UDL) and adapting instructional materials and lesson plans to enable students to access the general curriculum
• Communicate with the appropriate Director of Student Support Systems and the Coordinator of Behavior Services on the status of students receiving supports
• Exhibit professional attitude, appearance, and demeanor

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Maricopa Unified School District Does Not Discriminate On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Disability, Age Or Sexual Orientation In Admission And Access To Its Programs, Services, Activities, Or In Any Aspect Of Their Operations And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Maricopa Unified School District Also Does Not Discriminate In Its Hiring Or Employment Practices. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Nondiscrimination Policies

Title IX Coordinator

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Assistant Superintendent Of Human Resources

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

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