Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Ipswich, SD - USA
Job Summary
Position Type: Full-Time; 10-month (School Year)
Reports To: Director of Student Services and Building Prinicpals
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will play a vital role in supporting students behavioral social and emotional growth across all schools grades and programs. The BCBA will also be responsible for supervising a caseload of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and collaborating closely with educators administrators and related service providers to build capacity across the district. This role emphasizes proactive educationally-driven support to foster safe inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students.
Behavioral Support and Consultation:
- Consult and collaborate with classroom teachers specialty programs special educators school psychologists counselors and other staff to develop implement and monitor behavior strategies across settings.
- Provide modeling coaching and side-by-side support to school staff implementing behavioral interventions.
- Monitor and analyze behavioral data to evaluate intervention effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations.
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) aligned with students IEPs and 504 plans as appropriate.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Supervision:
- Provide supervision oversight and professional development for district-employed RBTs.
- Ensure RBT services are delivered with fidelity and in alignment with ethical guidelines and best practices.
- Support RBTs in skill development data collection and intervention implementation.
MTSS Leadership and Tier 1 Support:
- Serve as the lead for integrating and expanding positive behavioral practices within the MTSS framework.
- Support the development refinement and implementation of Tier 1 behavioral structures and systems at the classroom and building levels.
- Design and deliver professional development and training opportunities for staff related to behavioral strategies classroom management and proactive discipline practices.
- Consult with district and building leadership teams to support school-wide behavioral initiatives SEL programs and trauma-informed practices.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Participate in student support team meetings IEP/504 meetings and other collaborative problem-solving teams as needed.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding behavioral interventions and supports as appropriate.
- Maintain documentation and reporting consistent with district state and professional standards.
- Required:
- Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis Special Education Psychology or a related field.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing.
- Experience conducting FBAs developing BIPs and providing behavioral consultation in school settings.
- Strong knowledge of MTSS frameworks Tier 1 behavioral practices and trauma-informed approaches.
- Preferred:
- Previous experience supervising RBTs or other behavioral support staff.
- Experience providing professional development and coaching to educators.
- Philosophy of inclusion
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- Commitment to equity inclusion and proactive approaches to student support
- Full-time school-year position (with potential for summer work based on district needs)
- Salary commensurate with experience and district negotiated agreements
Required Experience:
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