Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Fitchburg School District•Fitchburg, MA

About The Position

The BCBA is responsible for delivering a high-quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district. Essential duties for all faculty members include classroom instruction; conferences with students, parents, and colleagues; and active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development, activities, and pedagogy.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Valid BCBA Licensure through the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions . https://www.bacb.com/bcba/
Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children to effectively problem-solve
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.
Belief in the commitment to the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, the implementation of specific strategies for students with special needs, 504 plans, and/or English learners (EL).

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in: Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities, ALL levels
SEI Endorsement
Autism Endorsement -preferred

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing support for students
Conduct functional behavior assessments
Write and maintain positive behavior support plans
Draft appropriate portions of IEPs, and participate in specific IEP meetings
Oversee assessments, plan development, and ongoing program data analysis to ensure maximum student progress
Attend weekly staff meetings
Develop and conduct staff training
Coordinate with related service providers (OT, SLP, PT, and BCBA) to integrate all aspects of the related services recommendations into the individualized student plans
Coordinate with home service providers or agencies
Provide regular daily communication with teachers and paraprofessionals about behavioral plans, schedules, and expectations for student support
Participate in professional meetings that assist in identifying best practices and continued growth for academic social/emotional and daily living skills
Create opportunities for students to practice developmentally appropriate daily living activities to promote independence
Communicate classroom supports and needs such as curriculum and supply needs to school and district-level special education leadership
Write student IEP progress reports and goals
Administer formal and informal assessments as required
Meet and instruct assigned students in the locations and at the time designated
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establish clear objectives that reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects
Implement the district's mission, philosophy of education, and instructional standards and objectives
Document the progress of students and seek the assistance of additional district specialists as required
Monitor and supervise students
Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement
Use innovative approaches, and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn
Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents, and colleagues
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for recertification
Write student IEP progress reports and goals
Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning
Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness
Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students
Promote equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or English learners (EL)
Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal/assistant principal