CLARKSVILLEMONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

CLARKSVILLE TENNESSEE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Department: Instruction

Calendar: 11 months/220 days

Grade: 503c

Date Reviewed: January 2023 Reports To: Instruction

Starting Salary89149Mid Range 102405

Purpose of Job

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will develop and support district wide behavior improvement systems that empower all staff to transform culture climate and instructional practices so that all learners have equity of voices resources opportunities and expectations across the district. In conjunction with the Behavior Coordinator the BCBA will provide opportunities for a multitiered systems of supports to staff. The purpose of this job is to provide support for multitiered systems and a positive approach to school wide behavior in all schools. The BCBA supports staff in conducting descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments including functional analyses and providing behavior analytic interpretations of the result. The BCBA teaches others to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and designs and delivers instruction in behavior analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Focuses on schoolbased professional development/learning for each of their
• Implement multitiered systems of support focused on the development of structures processes and measures for academic social emotional and behavioral growth of all students.
• Provide supervision modeling coaching and shadowing to staff for the purpose of providing resources and training in implementing Positive Behavior Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Work collaboratively with Social Emotional Learning Department to facilitate social skills training programs for the purpose of assisting students in training for peer interactions participation in tier 1 settings behavior management taking care of personal needs and applying strategies for selfregulation.
• Coach and support buildinglevel faculty and staff with positive behavior plans and behavior intervention plans.
• Recommend to teachers support staff parents and other personnel appropriate strategies for positive behavior plans for individuals and assist in revolving the unique behavior and/or disciplinary concerns of such students.
• Thoroughly reviews each students psychoeducational evaluation to include the functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention plan prior to making recommendations
• Actively participates in a Professional Learning Community by collaborating with colleagues and discussing ways to promote optimal student development.
• Participates as a member in data team meetings to assist with behavior skill deficit identification survey level assessment intervention and progress monitoring design and databased decisionmaking to allow students to reach their potential.
• Consults with teachers and other educational staff to promote positive learning environments provide strategies for motivating students to engage in the educational process and support effective instruction at all levels of educational service.
• Consults with parents to build homeschool connections teach/promote positive parenting techniques and connect parents with community resources.
• Consults with students to promote selfadvocacy teach problemsolving skills and assist with goal setting and monitoring of skill attainment.
• Participates as a member of Behavior Support Team Meetings and support teams as necessary whose purpose it is to develop positive behavior plans for students recommending appropriate behavior intervention strategies and educational services necessary for children to achieve optimal educational
• Consults with outside service providers (i.e. physicians counselors psychologists/psychiatrists personnel of social welfare agencies and/or juvenile court) in accordance with the needs of the student and/or requests of the parent to facilitate collaborative relationships in support of learning.
• Develop/assist with individual behavior management programs for students in the classroom home and or general education setting.
• Facilitate Behavior Support Team meetings with classroom teachers/related service providers registered behavior technicians administrators.
• Provide guidance for and indirect monitoring of staff (RBT Supervision)
• Maintains professional identity by engaging in learning activities to discuss and implement researchbased best practices.
• Keeps abreast of current behavior research that will optimize student Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to professional ethical standards.
• Provides expert inservice training of school personnel in the relevant areas of Performs such other tasks as may be assigned

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Certification: Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational
• Capacity to define a vision build teams and achieve results despite
• Experience in strategic planning leadership techniques and coordination of people and
• Training and experience working with students who exhibit challenging behaviors which interfere with their learning or that of others.
• Extensive knowledge in educational behavior initiatives; Restorative Practices MTSSBehavior PBIS RTI etc.

KNOWLEDGE OF JOB

Considerable knowledge of the policies procedures and activities of the school system and supervisory practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position. Capability to develop and implement longterm goals. Knows how to keep abreast of any changes in statutes policy procedures and methods as they pertain to public education. Is able to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates supervisors members of the general public and other groups involved in the operation of the school system. Has good organizational management interpersonal and technical skills. Is able to use independent judgment and discretion in supervising subordinates including the handling of emergency situations determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented setting priorities maintaining standards and resolving problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

REQUIRED SKILLS ABILITIES AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to do occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling of up to 30 pounds standing sitting walking bending stooping or kneeling;
• Must be able to traverse school facility;
• Must have significant fine finger dexterity;
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment including pertinent and required software applications;
• Must possess excellent language skills (verbal and written) requiring the ability to read informational documentation directions instructions policies and procedures related to this job requiring the ability to give assignments and/or directions to coworkers assistants supervisors students and parents/guardians requiring the ability to deliver verbal and written communications in English language;
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with people (staff supervisors parents/guardians students) and maintain professionalism and tact in all situations including emergent ones must be able to maintain constructive relationships;
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Must be able to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with periodic need to enhance skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Must be able to apply assessment instruments and analyze data and possess problemsolving skills.
• Must be able to make independent judgments in absence of supervision.

ATTENDANCE:

A regular and dependable level of attendance is an essential function for this position.

The ClarksvilleMontgomery County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Signatures below indicate the receipt and review of this job description by the employee assigned to the job and the immediate supervisor.

Required Experience:

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