Posting of Vacancy
K-12 Board Certified Behavior Analyst
2023-2024
Qualifications:
- Must be licensed by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
- Teacher licensure not required but highly preferred
- Experience in private, community, and public school setting is preferred
- Experience at the elementary, middle, and high school level is preferred
- Strong computer skills including experience with electronic data collection and graphing
- Detail oriented and a high level of proficiency and accuracy in all duties
- Ability to exercise discretion, work independently, and make on the spot decisions
- Ability to anticipate a problem or concern and direct others accordingly
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to self-motivate
- Exceptional time management and scheduling abilities
- Such alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools may deem acceptable and appropriate.
Responsibilities:
- Formal and Informal Assessment and Treatment of Student Behavior
- Observes student behavior in multiple environments (ex: Classrooms and other school grounds, community, home, out of district placements, etc.)
- Collects data on student behaviors/observations
- Presents/summarizes observations of student behavior data using both narrative and graphic displays
- Conducts and writes Functional Behavioral Assessments, both individually and in conjunction with other staff members
- Develops Positive Behavior Support Plans for students in consultation with students, staff, and family members
- Assists staff members in developing data collection strategies in the classroom
- Assists staff members in developing and implementing behavioral procedures based on the principal of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Conducts home assessments to determine the need for direct service and/or parent education in the home environment
- In some instances provides direct behavioral and/or social skills instruction in the home/community/school setting
- Writes instructional programs for students when appropriate
- Provides hands on staff training with regard to behavioral treatments and interventions including physical intervention procedures.
Participates in the IEP Process
- Attends IEP meetings for students receiving district support and/or for students evaluated for behavioral concerns
- Writes IEP goals and objectives associated with decreasing negative behaviors and increasing positive behaviors
- Presents reports and information regarding student behavior to parents, staff, and the student when appropriate
- Writes progress reports for students whom direct service is provided
- Recommends service types/amounts for students who have been evaluated for behavioral concerns
- May participate in initial evaluations of a student when behavior is also a concern
- Provides consultation to families, outside agency providers and staff members (this may be outside the school day)
- Provides professional development to other staff on behavior principles and techniques
- Such other responsibilities and professional responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Director of Student Services
Physical Demands
- Must be Safety Care trained and able to implement physical escorts and restraints as a last resort
- Consistent movement within and between buildings on any given day
- Must be able to read and prepare documents and utilize a variety of computer skills
- Extended periods of time on your feet
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm in stressful or chaotic situations
SALARY: In accordance with FEA contract.
APPLICATION: Internal Applicants please apply until filled to:
Falmouth Public Schools
www.falmouth.k12.ma.us
#BCBA Special Ed24-1 Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
ORIGINAL POSTING START DATE: 06/01/2021
Reposted: 04/20/2023
EOE:
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