Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our school district will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another.  We look forward to your interest! 

Title: Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)
Reports To: Supervisor of Special Education
Takes Direction From: Supervisor of Special Education
Schedule/Calendar:    7.5 hours/day    37.5 hours/week    191 days/year

Summary: The Behavioral Analyst guides behavior change for students based on knowledge of behavioral theory, analysis, and evidence-based practices, and actively collaborates with school teams.   

Essential Functions:

• Conducts functional behavior assessments and supports development of positive behavior support plans
• Consults the multidisciplinary team in the development of behavioral plans, professional learning or behavioral principles
• Intervenes in crisis situations
• Provides professional development on behavior and crisis techniques to staff, including verbal de-escalation and physical restraint
• Ability to travel between buildings
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor 

Education and/or Certification Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• BCBA certification

Experience Needed:  

• 3-5 years' experience in behavioral field

Requisite Skills:

• Data collection
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to collaborate with a team, work under strict timelines, and prioritize tasks
• Crisis intervention skills
   

ADA Compliance:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.  
Physical Requirements:    Sedentary        Light work          Medium work     Heavy work        Very heavy work � requires ability to use physical restraints
Sedentary:  involves sitting most of the time.  Incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.
Light work:  If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.  The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Medium work:  The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy work:  The incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
Very heavy work:  The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.