BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST

Pittsburgh, PA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Public Schools is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Supervisor to oversee EA-IV paraprofessionals, implement professional development, certify EA-IV RBTs, and support teachers managing students with disruptive behaviors in Emotional Support classrooms.

The role involves supervising RBTs, data collection, collaboration with building teams, and developing behavior intervention plans. Travel to school sites and ongoing staff coaching are required.

Qualifications

• Certification required: BCBA and supervision training to supervise BCBAs or RBTs.
• PA DOE Certification requirements referenced for PA licensure.
• Experience level varies by supervisory needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise EA-IV paraprofessionals and RBTs in duties.
• Train staff in behavior management and data collection.
• Provide professional development to staff during the year.
• Monitor certification status of EA-IV paraprofessionals.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure service continuity per IEP.
• Develop and implement functional behavior assessments and plans.
• Coordinate with school teams and outside agencies as needed.
• Travel to school sites for observations and training.

Skills

Staff supervision

Data collection

Training staff

Communication

Education

BCBA certification

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The position ofBoard CertifiedBehavior Analyst (BCBA) Supervisor is directly supervised by the Assistant Superintendent of Program for Students with Exceptionalities. This position is primarily responsible for supervising all EAIV paraprofessionals, implement professional development, certify EA-IV Registered Behavior Technicians, and support teachers of students exhibiting high level of disruptive behaviors in the classroom. The role of EA-IV's is primarily focusedinthe Emotional Support classrooms.

WORK MONTHS

12 Months

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Supervise and assist EA-IV paraprofessionals- Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) in fulfilling the duties of the Registered Behavior Technician.
2. Train staff in behavior management techniques, collect and analyze data, and recommend behavioral interventions.
3. Provide professional development to staff throughout the school year.
4. Monitor certification of Registered Behavior Technicians (EA-IV paraprofessionals)
5. Collaborate with teachers to ensure continuity of services as described in the IEP.
6. Utilize de-escalation techniques including restraints following procedures from crisis intervention trainings.
7. Assist in development and evaluation of educational materials
8. Prioritize and respond effectively to behavioral referrals after initial interventions and data collection have occurred.
9. Provide consultation to teams if ongoing supports and services are being unsuccessful, or if the student's behaviors are unusual in form or intensity.
10. Collaboratively develop supports, strategies, and training materials to ensure that building teams are using effective, research based interventions in supporting students with social emotional needs and behaviors challenges.
11. Facilitate and coach teams through the development and implementation of functional behavior assessments/behavior intervention plans and crisis plans for special education students referred for an evaluation.
12. Consult with building teams to develop or to revise behavior plans.
13. Review and summarize data collected during the implementation of behavior plans, and make recommendations for adjustments to the supports and strategies being implemented.
14. Collaborate with the building's service team including parents and outside agencies when a student exhibits severe behavior problems in the school environment.
15. Travel to school sites as required for observations, interviews, intervention implementation, integrity checks, staff training, and follow up procedures.
16. Any other duty within the domain if behavioral supports as described by the Executive Director of PSE.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED

- Certification of Board Certified Behavior Analyst and meet the Supervision training that meets the Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise either BCBAs or RBTs.

For more information on Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Education Certification Requirements visit the PA Department of Education’s Certification Types and Codes webpage.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Varies based on the needs of the supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Instructional Competency:

• - The ability to instruct staff in professional development topics related to behavior.

Behavior Modification Competency:

• - The ability to collect and track behavioral data and train other staff to track data. Utilize data to implement behavior interventions to improve student behavior.

Performing Administrative Activities:

• - The ability to perform day to day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Technical Proficiency:

• - The ability and willingness to exhibit competency in the technical areas needed to do a specific job.

Organizational Ability:

• - The ability and willingness to organize and utilize resources to achieve results.

Workflow Management:

• - The ability and willingness to perform work within defined specifications and timelines and to manage conflicting priorities.

Stakeholder Relations:

• - The ability and willingness to interact and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

Work Environment:

1. 1. Frequently required to work at fast pace.
2. 2. Required to be able to physically implement restraints as directed through specific restraint training when a student is in danger of hurting self or others.
3. 3. Requires considerable concentration and creativity.
4. 4. Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines and work load.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.

APPLICANT ELIGIBLE CRITERIA

External applicants and internal non-school-based professional employees who are properly certified are eligible to apply for this position. This job posting is not a component of the School-Based Professional Internal Transfer Season. Current Pittsburgh Public School employees who are school-based professionals (teachers, librarian, counselors, social workers, etc.) are not eligible to apply to this position.

CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

This position does not have a residency requirement.

Position : 111544

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : PSE-ES-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SRVS

MINIMUM PER PAY RATE: $4,273.31-$4,273.31

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