Behavior Specialist
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30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Behavior Specialist
The Canton Public Schools is seeking a Behavior Specialist. This position is split between the Rodman PreK program and the JFK Elementary School. The Behavior Specialist needs to be actively pursuing state licensure for BCBA
Purpose/Value of Position:
Staff including BCBAs and Behavior Specialists are an integral part of the Canton Public School System. Staff hired to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) support services and interventions to students are directly supervised by the BCBA. The evaluation of student needs and the design of the programs that will assist student learning and growth will be conducted and written by the BCBA/Behavior Specialist. Whether a student is determined to have behavioral challenges and/or an Autism Spectrum Disorder BCBAs/Behavior Specialists will be called upon to work with staff to develop and implement programs for students. Students who need and are provided with BCBA consult and Behavior Specialist/ABA services will learn the skills necessary to more fully participate in school and become more independent lifelong learners.
Behavior Specialistwill have:
Solid knowledge of the principles and practice of Applied Behavior Analysis. This includes general behavioral assessment and Ethical Standards in Behavior Analysis.
Solid knowledge of the behavioral impact of developmental disabilities as well as the cognitive educational vocational and social challenges encountered by persons with developmental disabilities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels.
Effective and creative negotiator and problem solver.
Major Responsibilities:
Experience with implementing functional behavior assessments with children with autism and participating in clinical teams with other autism professionals.
Clinical background in administering verbal behavior assessments conducting language play and skill-based assessments and in designing implementing and/or training others using individualized language play and skill-based curricula.
Supervisory experience in 1:1 education of learners with autism across clinical settings as well as familiarity with designing participating in or supervising 1:1 and small group programs for children with autism.
Ability to collect graph analyze display and discuss data based progress.
Provide PD to ABA and Ed. Assistants including CPI Training.
Evaluate ABAs
Training/Education:
Masters Degree in ABA or a related field from an ABA accredited program Training and certification under the Behavior Analysis Certification Program (BACB)
Working towards completion of Applied Behavior Analysis as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Two years of experience providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities
Job Type:
Full-time/193 days per year/3 wks during summer
Required education:
Masters Degree
Required experience:
Autism: 3 year
Required license or certification:
Acting working on BCBA State License from MA Department of Mental Health
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Data Collection
- Primary Care Experience
- Military Experience
- Special Education
- Autism Experience
- Special Needs
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
About Company
Canton Public Schools is part of a welcoming community that has a deep, long-standing commitment to public education. As a community, we believe in the promise of our children; we value the labor of our staff, and we respect the importance of our shared endeavor. We are educating s ... View more
