Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Rio Grande Valley GP (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Weslaco, TX

5d•$70,500 - $82,100•Onsite

About The Position

The BCBA demonstrates knowledge and skill in providing behavior analytic services and behavior management plans for students receiving Special Education services (K-18+). This is a full-time onsite position located in the RGV. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate. The role involves 25% travel throughout the region. The BCBA will demonstrate knowledge of and aid in the development, completion, and monitoring of behavior supports for Special Education Services as per State and Federal Guidelines. They will support Special Education teachers, School Psychologists, Educational Diagnosticians, and other regional special education staff in developing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) that yield strong Behavior Intervention Plans that meet district guidelines. Additionally, they will support staff with implementing the behavior continuum of services, consult on high need behavior concerns, and design, implement, and oversee trainings for school staff and families in the areas of Applied Behavior Analysis. The role requires following correct procedures for maintaining records and services that meet both federal and board requirements, and providing in-field coaching of regional and campus staff using Behavior Skills Training (BST) to build capacity in application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) skills. The BCBA will also support regionally to ensure services are provided and tracked in adherence to state and federal standards (in the areas of behavior).

Requirements

Bachelor's and Master's degrees required in Applied Behavior Analysis or related fields preferred (i.e. Special Education or Psychology) with a completed Verified Course Sequence (VCS)
Active BCBA® certification in good standing with the Behavior Analytic Certification Board (BACB®), Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Texas or other applicable state licensure
Proficiency with Office 365 suite

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2-3 years experience supporting students with disabilities and at least 1 year experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of and aid in the development, completion, and monitoring of behavior supports for Special Education Services as per State and Federal Guidelines.
Supports Special Education teachers, School Psychologists, Educational Diagnosticians, and other regional special education staff in developing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) that yield strong Behavior Intervention Plans that meet district guidelines.
Supports Special Education teachers, School Psychologists, Educational Diagnosticians, and other regional/campus special education staff with implementing the behavior continuum of services.
Consult on high need behavior concerns.
Design, implement, and oversee trainings for school staff and families in the areas of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Follows correct procedures for maintaining records and services that meet both federal and board requirements.
In-field coaching of regional and campus staff using Behavior Skills Training (BST) to build capacity in application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) skills.
Support regionally to ensure services are provided and tracked in adherence to state and federal standards (in the areas of behavior).