Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Everett Public Schools•Everett, MA

About The Position

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will support the students of the Everett Public Schools in the areas of academics, social skills, adaptive behavior, communication, and overall school functioning through ongoing consultation with teachers, evaluation of student skills, ABA programming, and data analysis. The BCBA will oversee ABA therapists providing supervision and feedback as necessary. The BCBA will work collaboratively with the building-based EPS school principals, te am of BCBAs in the district to improve evidence based practices and programming for students requiring services and support.

Requirements

Minimum of a Master’s Degree
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification (BCBA)
Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst in MA (LABA) preferred
1-2 years experience working in a public schools

Responsibilities

Completion of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), including identification of target behaviors, interview of parent or staff, observation of students across settings, data collection, data analysis, and recommendations
Development of research-based behavior support plans based upon direct and indirect measures of behavior
Train staff to implement behavior support plans, provide modeling of plans, follow-up and feedback on plan implementation
Consultation and collaboration with school staff and ancillary service providers, as well as outside service providers, and parents
Provide progress updates at Team meetings, recommend behavioral services as appropriate, collaborate with classroom teachers during progress reporting periods, write quarterly progress reports
Facilitate meetings with classroom staff and parents as needed
Develop curricula and programs to target skill acquisition
Monitor student progress through data collection and observations across settings
Recommend and train staff on research-based interventions including the use of reinforcement and antecedent interventions
Documentation of ongoing consultation services and compliance with IEP services
Clear communication with school teams and building principals
Observe and supervise ABA Therapists, provide performance feedback to ensure treatment fidelity
Attend training on de-escalation and restraint procedures, implement curriculum as needed
Knowledge of the restraint regulations, proper documentation of incidents, and incident follow-up with staff
Meet and consult regularly with building-based EPS school principals, Special Education Coordinator and other BCBA staff to collaborate and problem solve
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education, Assistant Director of Special Education, and Special Education Coordinators