MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES

• Master’s in special education, behavior analysis, or psychology required.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) required.
• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) by the Virginia Board of Medicine or license eligible.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a BCBA with individuals with disabilities and providing training and technical assistance using a coaching model; experience working in a school setting is preferred.
• Experience providing credential-based supervision to individuals working toward national certification in behavior analysis (i.e., BCaBA, BCBA).
• Expertise in the field and knowledge of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), experience working in a school setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is preferred.
• Experience in teaching or providing behavioral and academic support to multidisciplinary teams.
• Minimum 6 months of experience working with children with Autism, Developmental Disability (DD), Intellectual disability (ID) and/or Emotional Disability (ED).
• Training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), classroom management strategies, individual behavior intervention plan development, data collection methods, and positive behavior support strategies required.
• Valid Virginia Drivers’ License and proof of insurance.
• Satisfactory Driving Record in accordance with agency standards.
• Ability to maintain records, prepare reports and complete required paperwork according to agency requirements on a timely basis.
• Basic computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to observe health and safety regulations.
• Ability to assist with crisis de-escalation techniques, including physical management, and to obtain certification in First Aid, CPR, and Safety Care.
• Work schedule - Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:00PM.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions: May be required to perform any of the following duties:

• Provide credential-based supervision to individuals seeking national certification in behavior analysis (i.e., BCaBA, BCBA.)

• Coach, monitor, and provide performance feedback to Behavior Specialists on:

  • Assessing the classroom environment and student behavior.

  • Identifying and implementing environmental modifications and behavior intervention strategies to promote desired behaviors.

  • Completing functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and writing behavior intervention plans and protocols.

  • Training staff to implement behavior intervention plans and protocols and providing follow-up monitoring to ensure fidelity of implementation.

  • Completing behavior intervention plan reviews/updates.

  • Presenting assessment results, proposed behavior intervention plans, and behavior intervention plan reviews/updates to IEP teams.

  • Coaching staff to implement evidence-based behavior analytic strategies and behavior protocols and to collect accurate data.

  • Implementing competency-based staff training system.

  • Creating and delivering trainings, in-services, and workshops.

  • Provide behavior analytic services to contracted providers (e.g., student/classroom consultations; FBAs; and/or BIP development, training, and monitoring.)

• Provide consultation and training pertaining to the use of behavior analytic strategies through in-services, workshops, technical assistance, and coaching.
• Oversee classroom coaches and implementation of competency-based staff training.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) and develop behavior intervention plans (BIPs) as needed.
• Train staff on implementation of BIPs and provide follow up monitoring to ensure fidelity of implementation.
• Review incident reports as requested.
• Assist teachers in conducting skill assessments (e.g., ABLLS-R, AFLS, etc.) and selecting IEP goals based on assessment results.
• Collaborate with teachers to select evidence-based teaching strategies for IEP goals and other skills targeted for acquisition and to develop appropriate teaching materials.
• Review and provide feedback on skill acquisition plans for IEP goals and other skills targeted for acquisition.
• Assist teachers in developing data collection systems and in collecting, graphing, analyzing data.
• Attend regularly scheduled classroom meetings to discuss student programming and review data.
• Review student IEP progress monitoring forms and behavior data summaries for accuracy as requested.
• Participate in IEP meetings as requested.
• Provide credential-based assessment and supervision (i.e., RBT.)
• Participate in planning meetings to assess needs, set short- and long-term goals, identify barriers to implementation, and assess progress.
• Assist with the implementation of school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) as assigned.
• Report all student injuries, accidents and illnesses to the administration of the school immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Serve as a mandated reporter for suspicions of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Meet continuing education and ongoing supervision requirements to maintain professional certification(s.)
• Perform duties as assigned by Principal/Educational Coordinator and Supervisor of Behavior Analytic Programming.
• Perform related duties and other duties as assigned.

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