25 - Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Pueblo City Schools • Pueblo, CO

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About The Position

The primary function of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is to evaluate, develop, plan and monitor a variety of behavioral support services delivery options to meet the needs of students. The BCBA will work with the schools and various district departments and community agencies to ensure that functional behavior intervention plans are appropriate and fully met.

Requirements

• Possess a Behavior Analyst Certification. Maintain all required core competencies and required certifications upon employment.
• Have a Master's degree in special education, psychology or related field with specialized knowledge of behavioral health, treatment, philosophies and professional practices.
• Valid Colorado Driver License.
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in interpreting federal rules, regulations, Colorado statutes.
• Experience in school district business operations.
• Experience developing queries/reports.

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate assessments instruments and data to develop and implement programs that reflect behavioral and other outcomes that benefit the student in a positive manner.
• Use professional knowledge and independent judgement to stabilize continuous improvements in the students' academic experience.
• Provide training and feedback to school staff through coaching, observation, team meetings, professional development and continued feedback as needed to ensure that behavioral supports are properly applied.
• Establish and maintain data measurements, collection and analysis systems for students receiving behavioral interventions, maintain appropriate documents and prepare and complete reports as needed.
• Ensure that all FBA and BIPs are age appropriate and meet or exceed through the use of analytical skills that will result in an appropriate diagnosis and BIP implementation plan to ensure effectiveness of services provided.
• Provide consultation, training, strategies and support to schools as requested for working with children who have behavioral/adaptive and/or social/communication challenges.
• Fully participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in professional growth activities in order to maintain appropriate BCBA credentials.
• Provide training to RBT (Registered Behavior Therapists) or BCBA candidates as needed.

Benefits

• Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree