Southern Kern Unified School District
Position Description
Position Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Immediate Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent of Special Education & PPS
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
- Identify and analyze areas of behavior and socialization needs.
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Analysis and write Assessment Reports.
- Administer appropriate tests and protocols in keeping with state laws and mandates
- Review, interpret, and integrate previous and present assessment, family, and school related data in reports and recommendations
- Analyze and interpret individual student academic, social and behavior data.
- Attend IEP meetings to present assessment results.
- Modify academic, social and behavior programs based on data analysis.
- Develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), goals and objectives.
- Train classroom staff on BIP implementation and data collection
- Provide consultation for classroom behavior management plans.
- Explain and provide training regarding behavior management principles and methods
- Establish and maintain behavior observation files and logs.
- Maintain, oversee and report on progress records for individual students
- Apply appropriate positive behavior management procedures in working with students, and staff at all grade levels; including reinforcement materials and visual aids.
- Adhere to legal schedules and timelines.
- Conduct in-service trainings relative to the Behavioral and Educational Programs and Services
- Conduct interviews with students, parents, and school personnel.
- Conduct observations of the child in the school and/or home.
- Provide community resources as needed
- Meet with families and provide consultation services pertaining to behavior management, if needed.
- Assist in the development of parent education curriculum, training, and support.
- Maintain all required signature logs, treatment records, and reports.
- Consult with outside professionals and agencies.
- Maintain Confidential Records
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s Degree in Behavior Analysis
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Possession of Certification or eligibility as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst required
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general counseling periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
- Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
- Ability to use appropriate language and accompanying techniques with adolescents on one-to-one basis, as well as in groups.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally the employee will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee must be able to attend meetings in the evening and at other locations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
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 noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
Pay: $92,937.00 - $112,966.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
