Southern Oregon Education Service District's Special Education Program is looking to hire a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who wants to work with a supportive multidisciplinary team (Autism consultants, school psychologists, life skill classroom teachers, etc.) assigned to serve students in SOESD’s special programs and component school districts. The BCBA is to provide a range of direct and consultative services including but not limited to: coaching and training, collaboration with school district teams, conducting assessments (i.e. functional behavioral assessments, evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorders eligibility, etc.), writing behavior support plans and IEP goals, participating in eligibility/IEP meetings, tracking student progress, and conducting individual and small group sessions about social skills, functional communication, organization, self-advocacy, adaptive/life skills, etc. The students we serve may qualify for special education services in various disability categories and may be bilingual. Some students are served in the general education environment, some have complex needs and are placed in life skills classrooms, some attend day treatment or in a mental health setting. The BCBA can access the SOESD’s Autism and School Psychology teams for collaboration, collegiate support, for professional resources and materials, and for professional development. Consider applying to be a part of our dedicated team of professionals!
About SOESD
Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
POSITION GOAL:
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will work with school teams to teach and implement research/evidence-based behavioral interventions to produce a positive behavioral change in students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. Essential duties of this position include:
- Lead, coach, and collaborate with teams in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments, and behavior support plans to provide a safe and effective educational environment for students.
- Conduct descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments, including functional analyses, and provide behavior analytic interpretations of the results. Assist in the location and use of appropriate assessment instruments. Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments.
- Design and clinically supervise behavior analytic interventions, including progress monitoring, data analysis, and monitoring implementation fidelity, with various school teams. Clinically supervise the work of staff members who implement behavior analytic interventions.
- Provide clinical supervision of Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)/Registered Behavior Analysis Interventionist (RBAI) and BCBA candidates.
- Teach others to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and designs, and deliver instruction in behavior analysis.
- Develop procedures and training materials for students with challenging behaviors to enhance programs and ensure that program operations comply with established guidelines.
- Conduct workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. in positive behavioral supports, collaborative problem solving, behavioral data collection, analysis, and support planning to develop skills and establish effective interventions for students.
- Work effectively and cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, support staff, and community members.
- Understand and use evidence-based practices for students with disabilities (e.g. PECS, assistive technology, visual supports, video modeling, social skills, collaborative problem solving, etc.)
- Contribute to the development of IEP goals, objectives, and individual programs and support staff in their implementation.
- Effectively use data tracking systems and IEP computer supports.
- Meet district, state, and federal timelines and legal requirements. Maintain student records and confidentiality.
- Participate in personal ongoing professional development and maintain certification.
- Adhere to the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts.
- Follow established SOESD policies and procedures.
- Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodations (see below).
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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 duties.
- Current Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in good standing with the BACB.
- Master’s degree in education, psychology, or other related field required.
- Minimum of 3 years of successful experience in behavioral analysis and intervention, including supporting students in an educational setting.
- Experience working with at-risk student populations.
- Experience in K-12 public education.
- Physical capability to respond to students to maintain a safe and supportive school environment.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills in English.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate professionally, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate strength in organization and efficiency in meeting deadlines.
- Experience in working with students, parents, and school personnel from culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse cultures and/or backgrounds.
- Preferred bilingual or multilingual skills.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations. The ability to work harmoniously with others.
- Proficient in the use of computers and Internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, student information, IEP, and data system applications.
- The ability to learn new automated systems as they are brought online by the District.
Valid Oregon Driver's License. Any equivalent combination of experience, certification, and training/education, deemed by the district, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this job may be used as an alternative to this prerequisite.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,576.96 - $107,893.12 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
