Job Description

Full job descriptionLewiston School DepartmentJob DescriptionSalary Range: $73,055 - $87,206Summary: A behavior analyst studies students with behaviors that are interfering with the educational process to a significant degree. The behaviors may be the direct manifestation of a disability, or learned behaviors that significantly disrupt learning for the student and / or classmates.BCBAs focus on behaviors that can be observed and measured through data collection. They try to find specific influences and look for new ways to replace behaviors with more appropriate responses.BCBAs are adept at completing a Functional Behavior Analysis, developing a Behavior Intervention Plan from the FBA, and assisting teachers and staff who work with a child in the implementation of the BIP in an appropriate, consistent manner using integrity and fidelity.Expectations include direct contact with children, but the primary responsibility is providing consultation, support, and professional development to special education teachers, regular education teachers, and other building personnel to meet functional needs of students with challenging behaviors.Certificates / Licensures / RegistrationsNational Board Certification as a BCBA in Applied Behavior Analysis Required.Valid Certificate: Special Education (282), or Psychology (093), or Special Education Consulting Teacher (079) with concentration in autism and emotional disturbances.CHRC FingerprintingEssential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned): Provide ongoing support and consultation to Lewiston Autism ProgramProvide ongoing support and consultation to Lewiston Day Treatment ProgramCollaborate with District Clinician and Special Ed administration in program developmentOversee the development of individual goals and objectives to be included in the IEP or Tier 3 intervention plansComplete FBA /Behavior Plans as requested for students in other schools as requested by Special Education Director / Chief Academic Officer/ District ClinicianProvide professional development to district staff (as requested by CAO and Special Education Director) in behavioral interventions and Applied Behavior AnalysisOversee the development of written guidelines for behavioral interventions and implementation of behavior intervention plans.Oversee the completion of monthly progress reports.Supervise staff in implementation of behavior plans.Other duties as assigned by Special Education Director.Supervisory Responsibilities: This position requires the supervision of staff in the implementation of Behavior Plans for students.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.