Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA
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Job Description
The Bensalem Township School District is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This position is a full time 200 Days 10 Months position) under the Act 93/Administration Bensalem Township School District is in beautiful Bucks County Pa. Our supportive community includes six elementary schools two middle schools and Bensalem High School. We offer great pay along with amazing benefits.
Position Goal: To support students with disabilities with a primary focus on those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The BCBA will collaborate with educators parents and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and instructional strategies that promote student success in the school environment.
Required Education & Experience:
- Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis Special Education Psychology or a related field.
- Current BoardCertified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.
- Minimum of two years of experience working with students with Autism in a school or clinical setting.
- Knowledge of special education laws (IDEA Section 504 and ethical guidelines in behavior analysis.
- Experience in conducting FBAs developing BIPs and utilizing ABA principles.
- Strong communication collaboration and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to train and coach school personnel in behavior strategies.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience working in a publicschool setting.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a BCBA in Pennsylvania.
- Experience with assistive technology AAC devices or other communication supports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop evidencebased Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with disabilities.
- Provide direct and consultative support to teachers and staff in implementing behavioral strategies within inclusive and special education settings.
- Design implement and monitor Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)based interventions to improve student behavior communication and social skills.
- Train and support teachers paraprofessionals and related service providers in best practices for behavior management and instructional strategies for students with Autism and other disabilities.
- Collect analyze and interpret behavioral data to guide decisionmaking and measure intervention effectiveness.
- Collaborate with Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams to develop appropriate goals accommodations and supports for students.
- Conduct professional development workshops for school staff on behavior management deescalation techniques and ASDspecific interventions.
- Provide crisis intervention and support in challenging behavioral situations.
- Maintain accurate records documentation and reports in compliance with district policies and state/federal regulations.
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to support consistency between home and school environments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The duties of this job are normally performed in the following manner: The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle feel and to type; to reach with hands and arms; to talk or hear and communicate verbally and in writing. The employee frequently is required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; to walk; to climb or balance; to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is in an office setting within a school district office building with other personnel and which is accessible by community members. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.
Reports to: Assistant to the Superintendent Special Services
NOTE: Qualified candidates/incumbents must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. As required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or duties. It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the position or the candidate once offered the position to inform the Bensalem Township School District Human Resources Director of any and all reasonable accommodations that may be required. Candidates who need accommodation to complete the application process must inform the Human Resources Director of their need
Please note that this job posting may be closed and/or removed by the District in its discretion at any time with or without advanced notice.
The Bensalem Township School District is an Equal Opportunity Employment Educational and Service Organization.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
