Behavior Consultant - Licensed Behavior Specialist or BCBA (51667)

CAPITAL AREA INTERMEDIATE UNIT•Mechanicsburg, PA

106d•Onsite

About The Position

To enhance student progress and achievement by providing behavioral coaching and support to schools, families, and communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in the field of Human Services, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Education.
Full certification in Safe Crisis Management (SCM), Safety Care, or other restraint management system as required by the assignment.
Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst (or advanced coursework in behavior, or willingness to complete coursework upon hire).
At least five (5) years of successful experience working in an educational environment, in the field of autism, with students with mental health or emotional issues, in special education environments, in consultative models, as a community liaison having experience in diverse educational settings, or in a wide variety of service delivery models.
At least five (5) years of specific experiences and skills related to behavioral interventions, data collection, and analysis or treatment plans.
Strong verbal and written language skills.
Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize and conduct Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA).
Ability to provide training and consultation to clients.
Ability to build rapport with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Familiarity with Special Education rules and regulations.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge including use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software/systems as may be required.

Responsibilities

Participates as a member of educational team(s) and attends meetings as necessary and appropriate (e.g., IEP, classroom teaming, class reviews, etc.).
Assesses student needs; progress; and performance in social, emotional and behavioral, academic, and/or developmental areas.
Leads and assists educational staff in the development, maintenance, and implementation of classroom behavior plans, IEP goals, progress monitoring, positive behavioral support plans, and/or crisis management plans.
Leads and assists educational staff in the development and application of management techniques and strategies that supports the delivery of effective instruction.
Creates data collection tools in order to guide behavioral goal development in the IEP.
Collects and analyzes behavioral data to report on functional performance.
Provides case management services (i.e., ongoing review of student needs; resources; progress; performance; and acts as liaison between school, family, and community agencies) as applicable.
Maintains contact with appropriate agencies, private physicians and/or therapists, school district personnel, etc., regarding student needs and progress as appropriate.
Works with the Program Supervisor to plan and implement program operations.
Contributes towards development and maintenance of an environment which is non- threatening, safe, nurturing, and where the students feel respected, accepted, and welcomed.
Maintains a knowledge base of current theories and practices in the field by attending pertinent Professional Development/Continuing Education programs, networking with professional colleagues, and reading relevant professional literature.
Advises administrators and staff regarding best practices and regulations on behavioral interventions.
Provides or participates in professional development on pertinent topics related to the program assigned.
Attends staff or program planning meetings as assigned.
Completes all required reports and records within established timelines as required by Federal and State regulations and adheres to CAIU policies and procedures.
Transports students when necessary and only when accompanied by another staff member.
Supports the mission of the CAIU and its Strategic Plan.
Assumes any other responsibilities as assigned by Program Supervisor or his/her designee.
Assumes any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.