Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Job #7304

Sierra Vista Unified School District • Sierra Vista, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking a passionate and dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join their PreK-12 team in beautiful southeast Arizona. This role involves implementing research-based strategies in applied behavior analysis, observing student behavior, conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and providing leadership and support to staff working with behavioral at-risk students. The BCBA will also consult with teachers on behavior interventions and conduct district in-services to train staff on proactive behavioral strategies. The position is located within an award-winning district with five outstanding schools, offering competitive salaries, incentives, paid holidays and leave, and exceptional employee benefits and resources.

Requirements

• Arizona licensure is required of BCBAs to deliver behavior analytic services in this state.
• Knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies
• Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Experience in conducting in-services and training for staff.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills in the workplace.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications, word processing, data management, and other assigned tasks as related to the position.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.
• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
• Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
• Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with principals, teachers, and students throughout the district as needed, using his or her training and expertise to implement research based and effective strategies in the area of applied behavior analysis.
• Observe student behavior in order to implement appropriate positive behavioral interventions.
• Document observations of antecedents and triggers in a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) followed up by a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
• Provide leadership, instruction and support for staff working with behavioral at-risk students.
• Consult with teachers on behavior interventions, strategies and procedures.
• Write and implement Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Conduct district in-services, training all relevant staff on the implementation of proactive behavioral strategies.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees.
• paid leave
• paid holidays
• paid life insurance
• an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level