Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Cannon County School District•Woodbury, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide behavior support services and behavior management plans for students with disabilities; provide support and professional learning to school site staff, para-educators, and parents/guardians in appropriate behavior intervention techniques; conduct assessments and develop plans that conform to IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and other applicable statutes and regulations.

Requirements

Experience writing behavior plans for students with behavior difficulties, including students with autism and other disabilities.
Positive Behavioral Supports, ABA or similar research-based training experience and training.
Bachelor’s degree in job related area (Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling, etc.).

Nice To Haves

3 years experience working as a behavior or autism specialist or related field preferred.
Preferred candidate would be a student working toward their master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis and BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) credential.

Responsibilities

Provide behavior support services for students.
Develop materials and provide resources for and provide professional learning to administrators, educators, para-educators, and parents/guardians in positive behavioral supports, crisis de-escalation techniques, and/or other evidence-based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with behavior difficulties.
Plan and oversee the development and implementation of programs, policies, and best practices related to instruction using the principles of behaviorism and positive behavioral support for students with disabilities.
Create and assist District staff with the development and implementation of behavior plans, positive behavioral support programs and other appropriate programs for students with disabilities that present behavior/learning challenges.
Work with students who exhibit inappropriate behaviors and provide support and professional learning for staff who work with students who exhibit such.
Provide professional learning and conduct functional behavioral assessments and functional analysis assessments of behavior for students with complex and/or severe behaviors in accordance with both federal and state laws and regulations.
Collaborate with and assist school district contracted Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)/Behavior Specialists in all duties assigned.
Collect data and prepare a variety of reports for the purpose of documenting case history, assessments, and treatment.
Travel from site to site for the purpose of providing direct treatment, consultation, and collaboration for students, families, teachers, and administrators.
Assisting in developing procedures and training materials for district staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Establish rapport and work constructively with staff, students, parents, and community members.
Creatively solve problems and work through the conflict resolution process.
Communicate effectively, in oral and written form.
Maintain knowledge of best practices and laws governing behavioral support for students with disabilities.
Project a positive image of the Cannon County School District at all times.
Keep information confidential concerning school business.
Attend conferences pertaining to various components of special education.
Attend monthly PLC meetings.