Board Certified Behavior Anlst - Bonita Springs Charter School

Company: Charter Schools USA
Location: Bonita Springs
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Job Purpose:

Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, conducts Functional Behavior Assessments and plans and provides consultative and direct instructional and behavioral support services to students, in order to provide positive ways for working successfully with students who have difficulties conforming to acceptable behavior patterns. Actively participates in the development and implementation of programs, policies and practices relative to the management of students' problematic behaviors, including children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and emotional disturbance (ED). The Behavior Analyst also provides in-service and on-site training to staff on implementation of appropriate instructional strategies, behavior management, behavior intervention plans and 504 plans as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Collaborate with staff in the development, implementation and assessment of behavior plans and Applied Behavior Analysis instructional programs for students with ASD or other disabilities that present behavior or learning challenges
* Develop materials, provide resources and provide training, professional development, and coaching on effective behavior interventions and strategies
* Work with classroom teachers and instructional assistants to model effective behavioral and instructional programming.
* Train, coach and supervise support staff working with behaviorally challenging students
* Attend Planning and IEP Team Meetings as needed
* Collect, maintain and analyze data, and prepare reports for the purposes of documenting case history, assessments and treatments
* Works with special education staff in developing data collection systems, monitoring data collection and analyzing data to ensure the effectiveness of interventions and instructional strategies.
* Assist in development and implementation of appropriate programming and interventions to increase appropriate student behavior and academic skills
* Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments to inform the development of individualized Behavior Intervention Plans
* Conduct evaluations for purposes of identification or reevaluation of special education services in conjunction with other evaluations
* Work directly with students who exhibit inappropriate behaviors

MAY PERFORM OTHE DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

* Ability to communicate complex information, individually and in groups, to people from a wide variety of age, education and ethnic backgrounds.
* Strong track record for analyzing complex problems/issues, identifying patterns and recommending creative solutions.
* Ability to work and interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
* Establish excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral, Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
* Proactive and takes initiative. Insists on providing highest level of quality.
* Must be customer focused both internally with staff and externally with parents and students.
* Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
* Reviews current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
* Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
* Computer Basics -- Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Student Information System (SIS).
* Good knowledge of company and school policies and procedures.
* Detailed knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Not physically demanding, but requires attention to detail and intense concentration.
* The emotional needs of students and their families may be demanding.
* Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

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.

* Job holder works with students in an office or classroom environment.
* The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

* Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with CSUSA salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Charter Schools USA.
* This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Charter Schools USA Policy and State of South Carolina.

DECLARATION

Human Resources retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the CEO or the Senior Director of Human Resources will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Degree in applied behavioral sciences, psychology, education or other related fields preferred.
* Valid license as an Occupational Therapist by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, and experience in pediatrics.
* Experience working with students with Autism and related disorders in school settings.
* Experience working as a behavior specialist in public education classrooms for students with mild to severe Autism and other developmental delays.
* Experience and training in performance of functional behavior assessments and functional analysis assessments, development of behavioral plans, and training and use of emergency behavioral interventions.
* Knowledge of methods of assessment; systematic processes to collect data, translate assessment results into empirically based decisions about service delivery and evaluate outcomes of services.
* Knowledge of the IEP process and writing IEPs
* Knowledge of behavioral mental health, collaborative and/or consultation models and methods and their application.
* Aptitude to learn new programs and to operate efficiently in a computerized environment.
* Commitment to school and company values.
* Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.

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