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SalaryChelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Vacancy for the 2024/2025 School YearThe Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following vacancy. The district reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget. Position: Board Certified Behavior Specialist (BCBA)Location: Parker Middle School (grades 5 and 6)Description: This school based position provides behavioral interventions, support and consultation based on individual student IEP needs. Caseload contains students in specialized programs (ASD, emotional, and functional life skills) as well as students in the inclusion setting.
Strong collaboration with other professionals (special education teacher, general education teachers, related service providers, administrators and para-educators) to work as a Team. Consultation, observation, problem solving, and support for students requiring tier 2 behavioral interventions is a component to the role. - Develop/assist with individual behavior management programs for students in the classroom and/or inclusive setting- Direct staff training and development of staff in program using principles of ABA- Facilitate Team consultation meetings with classroom teachers/related service providers/paraprofessionals- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Classroom Needs Assessments and Home Assessments as needed and write corresponding report- Write and Review Behavior Support Plans and programming with staff working with the student(s).- Engage in social-behavioral elements of annual IEP process (attend Team mtgs., assist with the update of current performance ta, development of goals/benchmarks, progress reports, etc.).- Consult with team members re: IEPs, behavior plans, curriculum modifications, accommodations and social challenges- Conduct on-going staff training as needed for program implementation, data recording- Assist in the development and oversee behavior plans for in classroom implementation- Assess progress of effectiveness of behavior plans and curriculum modifications- Assist with communication between home and school- Work effectively with team members, professional and community contacts, school staff and parents- Provide program/individual staff consultation on therapeutic staff design/implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans- Participate in training to be trained in a crisis management program or be willing to be trained in crisis management (CPI)- Consult and assist inclusion teachers in meeting behavioral needs of students in the general education setting- Respond to behavioral crises as need arises- Manage behavioral crisis situations: modeling interventions, staff training, crisis plan and behavior support plan development. Follow up with team following crisis.
