Board Certified Behavior Analyst – PAL Program

Newtown Public Schools; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Newtown Public Schools at Sandy Hook School seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to support students with specialized instruction and positive behavior supports. You will collaborate with teachers and service providers to implement measurable IEP goals and accommodations for participation in general education.

The role involves leading behavior plans, data-based decision making, and staff training, with immediate start for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Holds BCBA certification and CT BCBA license (LBA).
• Minimum 5 years BCBA experience preferred.
• Proficient in online data collection systems (Ensora) and AAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers and service providers to develop measurable IEP goals.
• Determine accommodations and modifications to support student participation.
• Consult with regular education staff to implement inclusion programming and behavior strategies.
• Participate in parent meetings and support families in generalization across settings.
• Join regularly scheduled team meetings to review progress and assist with transitions between grades, programs, and schools.
• Develop online data collection systems aligned with IEP goals and behavior data.
• Review skill acquisition and behavior data to make modifications as needed.
• Complete functional behavior assessments and develop behavior intervention plans.
• Provide training on behavior intervention plans and respond to crisis situations as appropriate.
• Supervise and train behavior therapists; conduct staff competency assessments.
• Collaborate with other BCBAs to develop staff development activities for district staff.
• Complete staff assignments for the school year and extended year services; manage coverage and interview applicants.

Skills

Data collection

Behavior plans

Staff training

Collaboration

Education

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification

State of CT LBA license

5 years BCBA experience preferred

Tools

Ensora

AAC systems

Job description

Please PostNewtown Public Schools

Location: Sandy Hook School

Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000

Start Date: Immediately

Responsibilities Collaborate with Special education teachers, regular education teachers and related service providers to

develop IEP goals that are measurable and defined as well as determine appropriate accommodations and modifications to support student participation in general education activities.

Consult with regular education staff to implement inclusion programming and behavior intervention strategies.

Participate in parent meetings and support families in generalization of academic and behavioral skills across settings.

Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings and PPTs to support teams in reviewing progress and data and assisting with transition planning between grade levels, programs and schools.

Interact with administrative staff and support personnel as it relates to the students on caseload. Develop online data collection systems and programming aligned with student IEP goals and behavior data

collection and regularly review skill acquisition and behavior data to make modifications as needed. Complete functional behavior assessments, develop behavior intervention plans and provide consistent and

continuous training on behavior intervention plans. Respond to crisis situations and provide behavior management support, when appropriate. Supervise and train behavior therapists. Develop competency checklists and conduct staff competency assessments. Collaborate with other BCBAs to develop and present professional development activities for district staff

and behavior therapists. Complete staff assignments for the school year and any extended year services. Manage staff call outs and student coverage Interview behavior therapist applicants for open positions on direct caseload.

QUALIFICATION: Holds the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification Holds a State of Connecticut Behavior Analysis License (LBA) 5 years of experience preferred working as a BCBA Proficient in online data collection systems (Ensora) and AAC systems.

The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons.The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.