What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst. position at Henrico County Virginia?
General Statement of Duties
Serves as a behavior coach for teachers, providing direct student support to promote student success in the least restrictive setting while positively reshaping student behaviors.
Essential Duties
- Assist in the development, facilitation, and follow-up training in Applied Behavior Analysis, using both discrete trial training and natural environment training models of teaching.
- Facilitate and assist in the development and identification of resources and support information for students and school staff
- Provide model teaching and other direct instructional supports including, but not limited to, practicum supervision / teaching, class instruction and in-service instruction to other support professionals.
- Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools, to conduct functional assessments and analyses when appropriate, and to develop appropriate behavior strategies to teach appropriate behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
- Ongoing training and supervision of paraprofessional staff in implementation of ABA principles and methodology and behavior reduction strategies.
- Create an ongoing data collection system to establish baseline and programmatic efficacy for students, and to analyze data on a frequent and ongoing basis to guide programming.
- Develop behavior plans / treatment plans for all consumers with a focus on teaching and other antecedent strategies for reducing problematic behavior(s).
- Review and sign off on behavior plan / treatment plan training for all staff and provide field supervision when necessary.
- Provide consultation services and to maintain ongoing communication with all stakeholders.
- Keep current with the literature, new research findings and resources.
- In addition, continuing education courses to maintain BCBA certification are necessary (32 credits every 2 years).
- Maintain all data, paperwork, and communication with school teams
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Regular attendance is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree required. Must maintain current certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and remain in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Demonstrates competence in behavior management, instructional skills, oral and written communication, organizational skills and interpersonal relations. Ability to work with students of different ages and abilities, teachers, and other stakeholders with minimal direction. Must have or be willing to be trained in crisis behavior de-escalation and restraint. A minimum of 2 years' experience addressing student behavioral needs is required. Some professional instructional or training experience. Candidates who hold valid out-of-state licensure as a behavior analyst and are eligible for BCBA licensure in Virginia will be considered.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift and / or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.
Additional Information
The minimum salary for this 239-day position is $70,205. The annual salary will be prorated based upon the work begin date.
Part-time / temporary positions are also available at the rate of $34.96 per hour.
How To Apply
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include :
If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail them to :
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn : Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
EOE / Accommodations Upon Request
Minimum Salary 65437
Maximum Salary
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Salary : $70,205