Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Georgetown County School District•Georgetown, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide behavior analysis services and behavior management plans for Special Education students enrolled in educational programs; provide support and professional learning to school site staff, technicians, para-educators, and parents/guardians in appropriate behavior intervention techniques; conduct assessments and develop plans that conform to IDEA, South Carolina Law and regulations and other applicable statues and regulations.

Requirements

Minimum master's degree in accredited college in Special Education, Psychology, or related area of discipline
Certified with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board
Must maintain credentialing in compliance with the BACB
Must complete continuing education courses as outlined by the BACB
Expertise in the field and knowledge of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Exhibit superior organizational skills
Must exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

experience working in public schools is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop materials and provide training, resources, and professional learning to administrators, educators, para-educators, and parents/guardians in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) 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 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based methodologies for students with autism and other disabilities
Create and assist district staff with the development and implementation of positive behavior management interventions or individualized behavior plans, ABA programs and other appropriate programs for students with Autism and/or other disabilities that present behavior/learning challenges
Administer and assist district staff with assessments including VBMAPP, BLAF, Functional Assessments, and Functional Analysis in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations.
Attend IEP meetings including eligibility, annual reviews, special reviews, and manifestation determination meetings
Confer with members of the IEP team and District staff and other related team members, individually at an IEP meeting or in conferences, to exchange, discuss and evaluate student information for planning, and modifying and coordination of educational treatment programs
Collect data and prepare a variety of reports for the purpose of documenting case history, assessments, and treatment
Collaborate with public and private agencies to offer programs that foster pro-social skills and prevent violent behavior for the purpose of providing services to strengthen families as well as students
Support and Provide Autism Support Services
Conduct initial assessment/evaluation and create an individualized education plan for each child on caseload as needed
Support least restrictive learning environment for each student
Facilitate natural environment training when appropriate
Train behavior technicians on child’s program
Directly observe treatments administered by behavior technicians
Conduct regular analysis of data and make necessary program modifications
Complete progress and quarterly reports
Conduct/assist with annual assessments and report on students’ present levels
Review technicians' implementation of program, documentation, and data collection for each student’s individualized program and provide feedback/follow up as needed
Complete initial Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training and maintain ongoing supervision
Provide regular continuing education to technicians/RBTs on applied behavior analysis, assessments, ethics, and other related topics
Prepare and conduct staff performance and program reviews with the Executive Director of Special Services for possible changes and updates to program
Coordinate with technicians to create and maintain caseloads/schedules and access material needs
Travel from school to school
Provide consultative BCBA/BCBA support services for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Perform related duties as assigned