Posting of Vacancy

K-12 Board Certified Behavior Analyst

2022- 2023 

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Teacher licensure not required but highly preferred
• Experience in private, community, and public school setting is preferred
• Experience at the elementary, middle, and high school level is preferred
• Strong computer skills including experience with electronic data collection and graphing 
• Detail oriented and a high level of proficiency and accuracy in all duties
• Ability to exercise discretion, work independently, and make on the spot decisions
• Ability to anticipate a problem or concern and direct others accordingly
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to self-motivate
• Exceptional time management and scheduling abilities
• Such alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools may deem acceptable and appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Formal and Informal Assessment and Treatment of Student Behavior

• Observes student behavior in multiple environments (ex: Classrooms and other school grounds, community, home, out of district placements, etc.)
• Collects data on student behaviors/observations
• Presents/summarizes observations of student behavior data using both narrative and graphic displays
• Conducts and writes Functional Behavioral Assessments, both individually and in conjunction with other staff members
• Develops Positive Behavior Support Plans for students in consultation with students, staff, and family members
• Assists staff members in developing data collection strategies in the classroom
• Assists staff members in developing and implementing behavioral procedures based on the principal of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Conducts home assessments to determine the need for direct service and/or parent education in the home environment
• In some instances provides direct behavioral and/or social skills instruction in the home/community/school setting
• Writes instructional programs for students when appropriate
• Provides hands on staff training with regard to behavioral treatments and interventions including physical intervention procedures.

 Participates in the IEP Process

• Attends IEP meetings for students receiving district support and/or for students evaluated for behavioral concerns
• Writes IEP goals and objectives associated with decreasing negative behaviors and increasing positive behaviors
• Presents reports and information regarding student behavior to parents, staff, and the student when appropriate
• Writes progress reports for students whom direct service is provided
• Recommends service types/amounts for students who have been evaluated for behavioral concerns
• May participate in initial evaluations of a student when behavior is also a concern

• Provides consultation to families, outside agency providers and staff members (this may be outside the school day)
• Provides professional development to other staff on behavior principles and techniques
• Such other responsibilities and professional responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Director of Student Services

Physical Demands

• Must be Safety Care trained and able to implement physical escorts and restraints as a last resort
• Consistent movement within and between buildings on any given day
• Must be able to read and prepare documents and utilize a variety of computer skills
• Extended periods of time on your feet
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm in stressful or chaotic situations

SALARY:  In accordance with FEA contract.

APPLICATION:  Internal Applicants please apply until filled to:

Falmouth Public Schools

www.falmouth.k12.ma.us

#BCBA Special Ed23-1                   Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

ORIGINAL POSTING START DATE: 06/01/2021

Reposted: 7/26/2022

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