Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Pool (25-26 SY)

Irving ISD•Irving, TX

12d

About The Position

Support effective implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students with disabilities The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides behavior analytic services for students receiving educational services Provides district-wide support and professional learning regarding behavior intervention techniques to certified staff, paraprofessionals, administrators, and parents/guardians Collaborates on assessments and development of plans that adhere to IDEA, Texas Education and Administrative Code, as well as other applicable statues and regulations

Requirements

Master’s degree in Special Education, or Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field (Required)
Valid Texas Educator Certificate (Required)
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification or must be fully certified within 1 year from the date of hire
Three (3) years of experience specializing in adolescent behavior management, working with adults who support students with socially inappropriate and/or challenging behaviors, or related experience.
Three (3) years of teaching experience in Special Education or related field
Ability to operate computer/peripherals using a variety of basic applications including district programs with reasonable assistance
Ability to establish rapport and work collaboratively with non-behavior analytic providers and team members
Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and compliance
Ability to work with students with pervasive developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges
Ability to develop and facilitate training to adult learners
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge and participation in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting, implementation, and progress monitoring, conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and writing a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and/or Crisis Plan
Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology
Strong consultation and conflict-resolution skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students
Display emotional control and patience under stress
Work with frequent interruptions
Ability to concentrate on required tasks
Flexibility in performing daily activities
Organization

Nice To Haves

Spanish bilingual proficiency preferred
Special Education assessment experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assess and develop evidence-based, ABA interventions for students who exhibit socially inappropriate and/or challenging behaviors
Assist teachers, administrators, and staff with identifying students’ strengths and weaknesses to match appropriate interventions, techniques, skills, technology, and materials
Audit, design, implement, and facilitate district-wide and campus-based behavioral programming, interventions, and assessments to address activities of self-care and daily living for students with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities
Collaborate with team members in the development of functional behavior assessments and functional analyses to inform development of individualized behavior intervention plans
Collect data and prepare reports for the purposes of documenting case history, assessments, and treatment, and progress monitoring
Develop, support, and implement reinforcement-based classroom management system(s)
Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and other staff members to ensure success in meeting Individual Educational Plan (IEP) goals
Provide support, training, and professional learning for staff who work with students who exhibit socially unacceptable behaviors
Train appropriate staff on new information learned from professional development
Develop materials, provide resources, and deliver professional learning to administrators, certificated teachers, paraeducators, and parents/guardians in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and other evidence-based methodologies related to serving the needs of students with pervasive developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges
Encourage and support the full continuum of services to develop, implement, and maintain effective instructional programs to meet the educational needs of students with disabilities
Assist in selecting, monitoring, implementing, and evaluating effectiveness of evidence based interventions for students in a variety of academic settings
Consult/collaborate with campus educational teams to meet individual student's behavioral and educational needs
Collaborate with the Department of Professional Development to plan and conduct workshops
Promote high expectations for students with disabilities with community and staff
Demonstrate skill in conflict resolution with administrators, parents, staff, teachers and/or the community
Collaborate with others in defining, developing, and attaining special education program goals and objectives supporting the district mission
Relate to staff, students, and parents, in ways that convey equality, mutual respect, and concern
Communicate and interpret the philosophy of the district's general education and special education programs and services effectively with parents, school personnel, and community
Encourage the placement and success of students in the least restrictive environment
Ensure that rules and procedures for disciplinary actions of students with disabilities are effective and align to federal and state regulations
Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment
Maintain a professional and ethical manner as outlined in the Standards of Conduct for the Profession
Act as an effective liaison among staff, parents, and community
Communicate and convey information with clarity regarding the district’s programs
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents
Comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies
Maintain all required certification/licensure, professional certifications, and district approved de-escalation and restraint or containment training
Maintain punctual and consistent attendance
Travel from site to site, campus to campus, and/or perform home visits (as needed) for consultation, training, and collaboration