School-Based BCBA

Servingschools; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Saco School Department in Maine is hiring a School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst to support development of behavioral and instructional programming for students with diverse needs.

You will collaborate with school teams, lead data-driven assessments, develop and supervise interventions, and contribute to IEP goals, with focus on least restrictive environment.

The role offers exempt status and a competitive compensation range under the collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavior assessments and related evaluations.
• Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans and student programs.
• Collect and analyze data to track progress and intervention effectiveness.
• Maintain documentation: progress reports, data summaries, records.
• Attend IEP and eligibility meetings; contribute to goals and services.
• Oversee behavior-analytic programming for assigned students.
• Supervise and coach educational staff implementing programs.
• Train staff on behavioral and instructional strategies; provide feedback.
• Monitor fidelity of program implementation across settings.
• Model de-escalation and instructional techniques for staff.
• Make data-driven adjustments to student programming.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and providers for coordinated support.
• Develop staff capacity in evidence-based practices.
• Ensure services align with IEPs, procedures, standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.

Job description

School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Position Purpose

The School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) supports the development and implementation of effective, evidence-based behavioral and instructional programming for students with diverse needs. The BCBA works collaboratively with school teams to assess student needs, develop and monitor individualized programming, support IEP implementation, analyze student progress, and build staff capacity through consultation, training, coaching, and supervision. The position is intended to promote student access, engagement, independence, and meaningful progress within the least restrictive educational environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavior assessments and other behavior-analytic assessments as appropriate.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and revise behavior intervention plans and individualized student programming.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to evaluate student progress and the effectiveness of interventions and programming.
• Develop and maintain required documentation, including progress reports, data summaries, behavioral documentation, and other records related to student programming.
• Attend and actively participate in IEP Team meetings, eligibility meetings, and other student-centered meetings as assigned.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and revision of IEP goals, objectives, services, accommodations, modifications, and behavioral supports.
• Oversee and manage behavior-analytic programming for assigned students and programs.
• Supervise, direct, coach, and support educational technicians and other staff responsible for implementing student programming.
• Train staff in the implementation of behavioral, instructional, and skill-development programs and provide ongoing performance feedback.
• Monitor staff implementation of programs and behavior plans to ensure fidelity and consistency across educational settings.
• Model instructional, behavioral, and de-escalation strategies for staff as appropriate.
• Make data-based recommendations and adjustments to student programming based on progress, need, and response to intervention.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, administrators, families, and outside providers to promote coordinated and consistent student support.
• Support the development of staff capacity in evidence-based behavioral and instructional practices.
• Assist with problem-solving related to significant behavioral, functional, adaptive, and educational needs.
• Ensure assigned services and programming are implemented in accordance with student IEPs, district procedures, professional standards, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable student records, special education, and professional ethics requirements.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position as assigned by the Director of Special Services or designee.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the administrative team and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equal Opportunity

Saco School Department is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Compensation

Based on experience and Education, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (www.sacoschools.org) $50,779 - $94,176

EVALUATION: As applicable, based on hours worked

Note: This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe this job's functions and responsibilities and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in this job.

FLSA Status: Exempt

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