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Columbia - USA

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Not Disclosed

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The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) supports students and their families to ensure positive social interactions and academic success. They are expected to collaborate with teachers parents administrators and other school staff to create a safe healthy and supportive learning environment for all students. The BCBA identifies concerns and trends at the individual class and school level and works in connection with the Counselor and SEL Specialist school-based student support teams teachers and the Principal to implement effective interventions and initiatives. This job description is meant to provide structure to the responsibilities and accountability of this position. There may be additional responsibilities that the Behavior Analyst undertakes or that are assigned as needs of students and of the school arise. The BCBA reports to the Director of Student Services (DSS).This is a 10-month position which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The responsibilities of the Behavior Analyst include:Behavior Assessment & Data AnalysisComplete comprehensive functional behavioral assessments and behavior plans for general education and special education students. Review and update behavior intervention plans and assessments accordingly in a timely manner using data analysis. Interacting and sharing data with parents and caregivers based on observations from individual students. Attending IEP (individualized Education Plan) and student progress meetings as ResponsePlans and supports the development and implementation of programs policies and best practices relative to the management of students behaviors including but not limited to students with Autism emotional disturbance other disabilities as well as students with IEP plans and/or in general educationAssessing crisis situations and defusing situations using conflict resolution and crisis management techniques. Providing value clarification including rules expectations and consequences. Provides inservice support in areas related to behavior response strategiesKeeps abreast of current research and information and provides training for teachers specialists instructional assistants and other staff in areas related to behavior management avoidance of aversive techniques and managing assaultive evidence-based behavioral strategies such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to teach new skills to the student in order to improve behavior management. Assisting the school team by monitoring student behavior changes assisting with academics and supervising various activities during the course of the instructional day to maintain a controlled and safe environment for students and staff. With proper training physically restrain students if necessary for safety. Attends training regarding safety security physical restrings and behavior management procedures as required. School and Community SupportWorking with the School Wellness team School Leaders and teachers to develop an effective program of interventions for maladaptive behavior of detailed service logs documenting how services were consistency of behavioral standards by coordinating with appropriate student contacts and providing updates when available. Collaborating with teachers parents and administration to find effective solutions for meeting learning and behavior behavioral programs and interventions designed to make positive and appropriate changes. Reinforcing appropriate behaviors and redirecting negative behaviors. Reporting any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment neglect or the schools emergency procedures as requested. Professional ResponsibilitiesContributing to a positive school culture. Attending and participating in school events. All instructional staff are required to attend at least two parent workshops/family events each year. Communicating promptly with teachers administrators colleagues and parents. Being on time for classes duties team meetings and professional development time. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teachers and the leadership students during lunch and/or recess as determined by the campus duty schedule. Commitment to ongoing personal training and development as it relates to clinical skills professional development ethics and technology and training in order to perform job responsibilities to required other duties as needed and assigned by the Principal. Capital City seeks to employ experienced credentialed teachers. Ideal candidates have a Masters degree and 3 years of relative full-time required qualifications: Bachelors degree in Special Education or related human services fieldCertified as a BCBA for a minimum of two years Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)Spanish speakers are desired In addition to the above requirements candidates must meet the requirements of all hires at Capital City including a criminal background Our SchoolCapital City was founded in 2000 and currently serves a diverse population of nearly 1000 students across PK-12th grade. We have been recognized as a model for social emotional and academic development. Our program emphasizes a commitment to diversity and equity a strong inclusion model and the integration of arts into the curriculum. We are a credentialed EL Education Mentor School ( in the national network of over 150 schools. Through this model teachers craft long-term learning expeditions that connect learning to the real-world and incorporate projects research fieldwork and service to support students in meeting rigorous standards. Learn more at . Capital City is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin marital status religion sex age sexual orientation disability or any other protected status. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of the individuals qualifications as related to the requirements of the position being filled.

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