Champaign Unit 4 Schools Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Duties

Performance Responsibilities:

1.INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT

A. Designs data collection and monitoring systems.

B. Participates in the eligibility determination process for Special Education services as directed by the Special Education Director.

C. Monitors student/program progress and provides ongoing analysis of behavior data and reports individual student and program data trends to teams regularly.

D. Provides coaching to special education and general education staff.

E. Directly instructs whole classes or groups of students to model and demonstrate effective teaching practices while the primary teacher observes the lesson.

F. Gives ongoing modeling, feedback, and coaching to program staff related to both student behavior reduction and skill acquisition.

G. Supports teams with development of materials for behavior support and skill training.

H. Supports teams in creating classroom environmental structures and teaching strategies that incorporate behavior principles (e.g. antecedent strategies, instructional control, behavior momentum, pacing).

I. Builds staff capacity in data collection and analysis from functional behavior assessments (FBA) and makes this data accessible to stakeholders.

J. Takes a leadership role in consulting, collaboration and supporting school teams for assessments of behavior and implementation of behavioral and academic supports.

2.COLLABORATION & LEADERSHIP

A. Attends IEP meetings as directed by the Special Education Director to provide feedback related to assessment results and IEP goal progress.

B. Collaborates with interdisciplinary and leadership teams across the District to ensure consistent quality programming.

C. Participates in District leadership meetings including: FBA/BIP Committee meetings, Behavioral MTSS meetings as appropriate, Restraint & Time Out Oversight Team, and other activities related to meeting the BCBA and Special Education Department goals.

D. Consults with general education and special education teachers and services providers related to individual student needs, including behavior intervention plans, and writing IEP goals.

E. Facilitates trainings for paraprofessionals.

F. Develops and provides training related to principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to teams.

G. Trains teams on implementation of interventions identified by behavior intervention plans.

H. Trains staff in using strategies to improve fidelity and reliability of data collection.

I. Trains staff in skill generalizations procedures to increase inclusion of students in general education environments.

J. Provides other District and building specific training related to behavior, as needed.

K. Works collaboratively with colleagues, families and community service providers (BCBAs, SLPs, advocates, private tutors, etc.) to ensure successful outcomes across different settings between school and home setting.

L. Collaborates with Special Education administrators to analyze trends and patterns in District-wide data and develops/implements a multi-year plan to improve District outcomes.

3.STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Offers feedback and actively engages in work with colleagues, especially novice teachers, around instructional practices and student growth.

B. Maintains the confidence and privacy of individual teachers.

C. Maintains an up-to-date coaching log and shares with coordinators and administrators.

D. Gathers data to report successes and challenges of the program to all stakeholders.

Qualifications

1.Holds valid Illinois educator licensure

2.Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certificate

3.Minimum of five (5) years successful school experience, ideally working with students with behavioral challenges

4.Is well versed in effective, research-based instructional strategies

5.Can effectively model, observe, and conference with colleagues

6.Has successful experience working with diverse student populations and with using a variety of resources to meet student needs

7.Expert knowledge in the application of function-based intervention planning for developing behavior change strategies

8.Expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function-based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)

9.Exceptional knowledge in the use of assessment and assessment data to inform instruction for individual students

Salary/Benefits

• The salary for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Federation of Teachers, which includes a different level of compensation for positions designated as "hard to fill." The full salary schedule and the Hard to Fill positions list are available on our website. The District gives experienced teachers up to 21 years of experience credit for service outside the District.
  
  New teachers may request up to $2,000 as a salary advance to help with relocation expenses or other needs. 100% of a teacher's contributions to TRS are currently paid by the Board of Education. The Board currently pays 100% of a teacher's employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. There are many opportunities for teachers to earn substantial additional compensation (stipends, differentials, extra duty pay, etc.) during the regular school year and in the summer.

• The District offers an additional $1,500 annual stipend for a Teacher who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

• Individuals hired into a 1.0 FTE position in the CFT bargaining unit after October 1, 2023 are eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus. Details can be found on the Human Resources page of our website.

Additional Notes

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted any time after May 14, 2024, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.

• More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St.
  
  Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More?

• If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at whitehna@u4sd.org. Please include your résumé.

How to Apply

Please apply online at www.champaignschools.org/employment

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/ROE9/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?choosedistrict=true&district=189&category=Licensed+Special+Education&subcategory=Board+Certified+Behavior+Analyst+%28BCBA%29

Email Address

hr@u4sd.org

School District

www.champaignschools.org

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/ROE9/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?choosedistrict=true&district=189&category=Licensed+Special+Education&subcategory=Board+Certified+Behavior+Analyst+%28BCBA%29

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/30/2024

Start Date

8/15/2024