Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (26-27 School Year)

Bryant School District

Job Description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

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Department: Special Education Job Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To:  Special Education Director

Grade/Level: PK-12  Amount of Travel Required: Varies

Job Type: Classified

Positions Supervised: Registered Behavior Technician(s)

Work Schedule: 190-day contract. While most job responsibilities are during the day, some night activities may be required.

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POSITION SUMMARY: A BCBA in a school district supports students with behavioral challenges by applying principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). The role focuses on improving student behavior, academic success, and social skills through assessment, intervention planning, and collaboration with school staff and families.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Observe students in the school environment; create and assist District staff with the development of systems to collect data of student behaviors.
• Lead IEP teams in the analysis of behavior and development and implementation of functional behavioral assessments, in consultation with the building's respective Behavior Specialist.
• Create and assist District staff with the development and implementation of behavior plans for students with disabilities that present behavior challenges.
• Analyzes behavioral information and data provided from multiple sources in developing and revising behavior intervention plan strategies.
• Confer with members of the IEP or 504 team and district staff individually, in an IEP or 504 meeting, or in conference to exchange, discuss and evaluate student information for planning, and modifying, and coordination of treatment programs.
• Implement and assist District staff with data collection, review and modification of intervention according to data.
• Develops materials, training and provides resources for and provides professional learning to administrators, educators, para-educators, and parents regarding evidence-based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with behavior difficulties.
• Provide model teaching and other direct instructional support to promote the implementation of behavior intervention plans.
• Provide ongoing support and training to support professional and other District staff to understand behavior, implementation of plans and strategies, and how to teach appropriate behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
• Keep current with the literature, new research findings, and resources as well continuing education courses to maintain BCBA certification.
• Establishes a positive rapport with students, co-workers, parents and administrators which conveys enthusiasm and caring.
• Communicates clearly with students, co-workers and administrators.
• Shares appropriate information with building principals, supervisors and co-workers through behavior documentation and participation in team meetings.
• Maintains the confidentiality of students and families.
• Maintains record of physical management of students.
• Participates in training in behavioral strategies to staff including, but not limited to, Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
• Records and submits complete notes for medicaid billing for billable students.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
• Complies with all school, district, state, and federal guidelines and Bryant Public Schools policies.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Special Education or related human services field; Certified as a BCBA for a minimum of 2 years preferred with successful completion of formal training in the analysis of behavior.

Competency Abilities:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to a change in the workplace
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or job type
• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a predetermined result
• Honesty/Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the the workplace
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Loyal - the trait of feeling a duty to the employer
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous
• Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly
• Regular Attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones' ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Completed a Master's degree in Special Education or a human services-related field.

Computer Skills: Demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.

Certifications & Licenses: Possess a current BCBA certification. 

Other Requirements 1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks

2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students and other staff members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (1-2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Stand F Lift/Carry

Walk F 10 lbs or less F

Sit F 11-20 lbs O

Manually Manipulate F 21-50 lbs O

Grasp O 51-100 lbs O

Reach Outward F Over 100 lbs O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Speak C Push/Pull

Climb O 12 lbs or less O

Crawl O 13-25 lbs O

Squat or Kneel F 26-40 lbs O

Bend F 41-100 lbs O

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Ability to carry on normal conversation

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most job responsibilities for this position are performed in an indoor school environment that is temperature controlled (heated and cooled) according to the season. Due to the nature of a behavior program and the students assigned to these programs, requires the ability to work in a stressful environment.

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Employee Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________

The Human Resources Department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and the Bryant School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the District may deem appropriate.

It is the policy of the Bryant School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.