July 8-July 25, 2024
Monday-Thursday
8am-12pm
Job Description: Extended School Year BCBA
Reports To: Director of Student Services and School Principal
Job Goal
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides behavior analytic services for students receiving educational services in Norwich Public Schools; provides district-wide support and professional learning regarding behavior intervention techniques to certified staff, paraprofessionals, administrators, and parents/guardians; and conducts assessments and develops plans that conform to IDEA, Connecticut law and regulations, as well as other applicable statutes and regulations.
Essential Functions
- Provide behavior analytic services to children in the district who present with severe behavioral deficits/needs
- Provide supervision in accordance with current BACB standards of supervision for Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
- Develop materials, provide resources, and provide professional learning to administrators, educators, paraprofessionals, and/or parents/guardians in ABA and other evidenced-based methodologies related to addressing needs of students
- Plan and oversee the development and implementation of programs, policies, and best practices related to instruction based on principles of ABA
- Conduct functional behavior assessments and functional analyses to inform development of individualized behavior intervention plans
- Assist district staff with development and implementation of behavior plans, ABA instructional programs, and other appropriate programs for students
- Work with students who exhibit inappropriate behaviors and provide support, training, and professional learning for staff who work with students who exhibit dangerous behaviors
- Collect data and prepare reports for the purposes of documenting case history, assessments, and treatment
- Maintain case records for all students
- Assess student's needs, develop research-based ABA interventions, and train District staff to implement programs to address activities of self-care and daily living for students with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities
- Participate in Planning and Placement Team meetings on an as-needed basis
- Conduct evaluations for the purposes of identification or reevaluation of special education services
- Carry out other responsibilities as designated by the Director of Special Education & Pupil Services
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Master's Degree in applied behavior analysis (ABA) or a related field
- Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) as BCBA in good standing
- Licensed Behavior Analyst in State of Connecticut
- Minimum three years working after BCBA certification developing instructional programs for individuals with disabilities, experience working in public schools preferred
- Experience conducting functional analyses and developing function-based behavior intervention plans
- Experience training staff and developing professional development activities related to ABA
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with non-behavior analytic providers and team members