Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Duties

PURPOSE:

The BCBA supports staff in the development and implementation of behavioral and social skills programs for students with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Actively participate on various educational teams to support proactive and responsive behavioral interventions to support students with challenging behaviors.

• Support the implementation of functional behavior assessments

• Lead, development and implement of applying applied behavior analysis principles in the classroom, such as pairing, natural environment teaching and discrete trial instruction.

• Assist in coordination of school and home supports for the purpose of providing a comprehensive program for students.

• Assists in the development of instructional materials, accommodations, modifications, assessments and data collection tools needed for individual students.

• Collect and summarize behavior data for the purpose of assessing and monitoring student progress.

• Demonstrate cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute to a team approach to the educational program.

• Facilitate and coach teams through the development and implementation of functional behavior assessments/behavior intervention plans and crisis plans for identified students.

• Provide social skills instruction to students utilizing research-based methodologies and approved district curricula.

• Participate in Professional Development Coaching team meetings and professional learning opportunities.

• Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for students.

• Provide professional development trainings to educational staff on evidence-based behavior management strategies and other topics, as needed.

• Provide modeling and feedback to educational staff in the implementation of evidence based behavioral and instructional practices.

• Serve as a liaison with district and program staff surrounding application of evidence-based practices grounded in applied behavioral analysis.

• Ability to use and model research-based classroom management and individualized behavioral interventions

• Ability to use and model research-based classroom and individualized instructional interventions such as activity schedules, reinforcement principles, effective communication strategies, prompting procedures

• Be an integral part of the PBIS team and crisis team

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Master's degree preferred.

• Substitute License through ISBE

• Certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BCBA)

• Knowledge of behavioral characteristics typically associated with Autism, Emotional/Behavior Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, etc.

• Ability to coach others to apply effective behavior management and instructional techniques

• Ability to physically move about the building.

• Ability to lift and position students (30-80 pounds) if assigned to a classroom with such requirements.

• Ability to make minor decisions with minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures.

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students.

• Ability to participate in NSSEO approved behavior management procedures, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) and to apply training in crisis situations including student restraints as needed.

Salary/Benefits

NSSEA Salary Schedule - starting Lane 1 Step 0

Full Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Board Paid Life Insurance

How to Apply

Please apply on www.nsseo.org

Job ID: 1300

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/nsseo/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Related+Services

Email Address

bcarter@nsseo.org, bweems@nsseo.org, mmcerniglia@nsseo.org

School District

https://www.nsseo.org/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/9/2024

Start Date

8/12/2024