District-Wide Bcba/Behavior Specialist (SY 24-25)

Position: District-Wide BCBA/ Behavior Specialist (SY 24-25)

Department: Special Education

Reports to: Director of Student Services/ Designee

Affiliation: WEA Unit A

Salary range: As Determined by Unit A

SUMMARY:

The Watertown Public Schools seek an outstanding BCBA/ Behavior Specialist to support students with Autism or other related disabilities and behavioral challenges. The BCBA/ Behavior Specialist will provide consultation and support to general and special education teachers, as well as other educational faculty and staff regarding behavior management strategies, de-escalation techniques, and forming, implementing, and monitoring Behavioral Intervention Plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement and monitor Behavioral Intervention Plans

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) as needed

• Interface with outside social service agencies and providers to support students

• Provide consultation and support to parents of children demonstrating challenging behaviors in school and/at home

• Collaborate and consult with general and special education teachers

• Provide training and modeling for faculty and staff

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Safety Care qualified, with ability to apply techniques with students.

• Ability to effectively work with students to prevent problem behaviors, de-escalate behavioral episodes, and re-integrate students into the instructional environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field required; Masters preferred

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred

• Experience supporting students with behavioral challenges in a public school setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires the ability to use Safety Care techniques to physically manage students who may be posing a risk to themselves or others.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Most tasks require visual perception and the ability to distinguish color. The employee must be able to input information into a computer as well as read material from a computer monitor as well as printed matter with or without visual aids. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with other staff members in order to exchange accurate information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in this environment ranges from quiet to loud depending on the activity and the particular part of the day and location. The employee interacts with other staff members and occasionally must meet multiple demands from several people.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.