Board Certified Behavior Analyst Specialist

SOMERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Specialist

Job Goal: Under the direction of Special Education Department, the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will collaborate with staff who work with students with disabilities. The BCBA’s focus is to assess student behavior, develop behavior intervention plans (BIPs) using the Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and consult/coach staff and administrators so that students can access the curriculum and demonstrate progress.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain responsibilities outlined in the BACB Ethical Code, including but not limited to:
• Develop behavior support plans for students, requiring informed and signed consent prior to implementation of intervention. All plans are based on assessment in accordance with BACB guidelines
• Develop skill acquisition programs for students, which include individualized, observable, measurable and socially significant goals.
• Develop data collection systems for students and classrooms requiring behavior plans
• Attend consultation and IEP Team meetings as requested or mandated.
• Train school staff (including paraprofessionals), students and families on implementation of behavioral skill acquisition and behavior change procedures and protocols (using Behavior Skills Training model incorporating instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback) including data collection
• Supervise implementation of skill acquisition and behavior change programs and procedures by observing, modeling, providing feedback, and providing ongoing training to others.
• Conduct comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and make appropriate clinical recommendations.
• Create Behavioral Support Plans (BIPs) that can be implemented in a classroom and outline how data is collected to measure progress on the BIP.
• Provide consultation for staff, students, families and other caregivers.
• Collaborate and consult with other providers regarding behavior plans, curriculum modifications, accommodations and social skills
• Review and edit IEP goals for behavior needs. Assure that all behavior objectives in each student’s IEP are addressed and implemented with fidelity
• Graph and analyze data collected by teachers and staff.
• Perform periodic observational checks and monitor procedural integrity
• Provide behavioral reports to Special Education and/or General Education administration staff and team members who have been approved to access data (i.e. Adjustment Counselors, Psychologists, Consultants, etc.)
• Disseminate ABA principles and concepts across people and settings.
• Maintain student records and documentation in accordance with the Ethical Code. ? Participates in program/administrative meetings as requested by supervisors.
• Stay abreast of developments and changes in district and state-wide policies and procedures
• Maintain professional status as required (certification, etc.)
• Assist with other duties as directed by supervisory staff.

Qualifications:

• Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Licensure (required)
• MA state Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred

Position Reports to:  Director of Special Education