RSU 9
Special Education - Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
RSU 9, Farmington, Maine, us, 04938
Job Details
Job ID: 4644318Application Deadline: Posted until filledPosted: Apr 3, 2024Starting Date: Aug 28, 2024Job Description
MT. BLUE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - RSU 9227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938Phone (207) 778-6571 Fax (207) 778-4160COMMUNITY CULTURE CURRICULUM“Working together to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all.”Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)Special Education - AnticipatedJob Goal(s):
The successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of and ability to implement intervention planning (Positive Behavior Support Plans, Functional Behavioral Assessments, consultation to general and special education staff, parents, and administrators) for developing behavior change strategies focusing on positive behavioral outcomes and skill development. This person will have supervisory experience.This position requires an individual who can provide supervision of BHPs providing Section 28 services, and can complete comprehensive needs assessments for students and develop individual treatment plans. This person will provide support and modeling to staff in behavior intervention strategies.Qualifications
Demonstrate expertise in the area of data collection and behavior analysis.Demonstrate behavior management techniques and tools.Able to work with district technology systems to include billing and special education platforms, and Google Suite. Ability to create graphic representations of data.Must exhibit excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents.Must be able to model and implement behavior strategies to support staff and students struggling with behavior. Must exhibit sound judgment in communicating with educational stakeholders (parents, teachers, students, administrators). Must have strong organizational skills.Must have an understanding of special education process.Certifications
BCBA certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification BoardValid CHRCPerformance Responsibilities
Participate as a member of the IEP/treatment team to identify needs, evaluate to determine goals, develop behavior intervention plans and provide direct and consultative service in the implementation of these plans and instructional methodologies.Provide ongoing technical assistance and training to staff, administrators, and parents to include behavioral intervention strategies.Assist staff working with children with autism on teaching skill deficits, maintaining acquired skills, teaching self-help skills and developing social skills.Work with various special and general education teachers and programs in the assessment of next steps to meet positive behavior development for students.Engage parents in the process of completing comprehensive needs assessments and behavior programs for students in order to empower parents by providing them with skills and techniques to support the positive behavior development of their child.Conduct functional behavior assessments, accurately identifying the function of challenging behavior and socially valid, pivotal behaviors to target.Develop ITP/IEP goals including present performance data and criteria against which progress is measured.Develop behavior intervention plans that include individualized, evidence-based, non-aversive behavior strategies in a format accessible to staff, family members, and other professionals.Complete 90-day reviews of ITP goals and progress monitoring quarterly on all IEP goals.Complete reports and other paperwork within the established timeframes.Develop strong collaborative relationships and train families, caregivers, and school staff to implement effective techniques across all environments, promoting progress and generalization.Provide ongoing consultation/training of program staff, ensuring treatment integrity and supporting the professional growth of staff.Participate in building-level meetings as appropriate.Assist in other areas and complete other duties as assigned and needed.Education
MA or MS in Applied Behavior Analysis or related area required.Experience
2+ years preferred, familiarity with the special education processTravel Requirements
Travel between schools or district buildings may be required for certain positionsReports To:
Building Principal/Director/Superintendent of SchoolsTerms of Employment:
180 school days, Professional Staff ContractEvaluation:
Completed annually by Director of Special Services or their designee.FLSA Status:
ExemptNote:
The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.Position Type: Full-TimePositions Available: 1Job Categories:
Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBDSpecial Education > General Special EducationContact Information
Cynthia Bernstein, Assistant Director of Special ServicesDistrict OfficePhone: 207-778-6571Email:
cbernstein@mtbluersd.org
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Job ID: 4644318Application Deadline: Posted until filledPosted: Apr 3, 2024Starting Date: Aug 28, 2024Job Description
MT. BLUE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - RSU 9227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938Phone (207) 778-6571 Fax (207) 778-4160COMMUNITY CULTURE CURRICULUM“Working together to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all.”Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)Special Education - AnticipatedJob Goal(s):
The successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of and ability to implement intervention planning (Positive Behavior Support Plans, Functional Behavioral Assessments, consultation to general and special education staff, parents, and administrators) for developing behavior change strategies focusing on positive behavioral outcomes and skill development. This person will have supervisory experience.This position requires an individual who can provide supervision of BHPs providing Section 28 services, and can complete comprehensive needs assessments for students and develop individual treatment plans. This person will provide support and modeling to staff in behavior intervention strategies.Qualifications
Demonstrate expertise in the area of data collection and behavior analysis.Demonstrate behavior management techniques and tools.Able to work with district technology systems to include billing and special education platforms, and Google Suite. Ability to create graphic representations of data.Must exhibit excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents.Must be able to model and implement behavior strategies to support staff and students struggling with behavior. Must exhibit sound judgment in communicating with educational stakeholders (parents, teachers, students, administrators). Must have strong organizational skills.Must have an understanding of special education process.Certifications
BCBA certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification BoardValid CHRCPerformance Responsibilities
Participate as a member of the IEP/treatment team to identify needs, evaluate to determine goals, develop behavior intervention plans and provide direct and consultative service in the implementation of these plans and instructional methodologies.Provide ongoing technical assistance and training to staff, administrators, and parents to include behavioral intervention strategies.Assist staff working with children with autism on teaching skill deficits, maintaining acquired skills, teaching self-help skills and developing social skills.Work with various special and general education teachers and programs in the assessment of next steps to meet positive behavior development for students.Engage parents in the process of completing comprehensive needs assessments and behavior programs for students in order to empower parents by providing them with skills and techniques to support the positive behavior development of their child.Conduct functional behavior assessments, accurately identifying the function of challenging behavior and socially valid, pivotal behaviors to target.Develop ITP/IEP goals including present performance data and criteria against which progress is measured.Develop behavior intervention plans that include individualized, evidence-based, non-aversive behavior strategies in a format accessible to staff, family members, and other professionals.Complete 90-day reviews of ITP goals and progress monitoring quarterly on all IEP goals.Complete reports and other paperwork within the established timeframes.Develop strong collaborative relationships and train families, caregivers, and school staff to implement effective techniques across all environments, promoting progress and generalization.Provide ongoing consultation/training of program staff, ensuring treatment integrity and supporting the professional growth of staff.Participate in building-level meetings as appropriate.Assist in other areas and complete other duties as assigned and needed.Education
MA or MS in Applied Behavior Analysis or related area required.Experience
2+ years preferred, familiarity with the special education processTravel Requirements
Travel between schools or district buildings may be required for certain positionsReports To:
Building Principal/Director/Superintendent of SchoolsTerms of Employment:
180 school days, Professional Staff ContractEvaluation:
Completed annually by Director of Special Services or their designee.FLSA Status:
ExemptNote:
The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.Position Type: Full-TimePositions Available: 1Job Categories:
Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBDSpecial Education > General Special EducationContact Information
Cynthia Bernstein, Assistant Director of Special ServicesDistrict OfficePhone: 207-778-6571Email:
cbernstein@mtbluersd.org
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