What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Analyst position at Area Cooperative Educational Services?
ACES is seeking Board Certified Behavior Analyst candidates. ACES to serve students at our Wintergreen Interdistrict magnet School in Hamden, Connecticut.
Assessment:
Reviews data regularly and notifies supervisor(s) of any relevant information
Reviews student issues with relevant team members
Assesses reinforcer effectiveness
Conducts observations of students
Conducts observations of staff
Conducts procedural fidelity checks for on-going programs
Conducts reliability checks on data being collected
Conducts analysis and reporting of behavioral and instructional data
Conducts formal behavior analytic assessments including functional assessments, skill-baseed assessments, and ecological assessments.
Prepares and disseminates assessment reports
General:
Interacts in a positive and professional manner with students at all times
Maintains student care and hygiene as needed
Completes the setup and monitoring of data management systems
Displays data in graphs and tables
Ensures that staff maintain clean and orderly areas
Creates student and staff scheduling
Leads student casings
Completes student updates
Collaborates directly with leadership staff in the development, implementation, and assessment of programmatic activities
Presents information in PPT meetings
Supervises and evaluates BSAP staff
Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor
Communication:
Completes all forms, reports, and paperwork in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner
Communicates relevant behavior/instructional information to team on an on-going basis
Communicates professionally with peers and leadership staff
Communicates professionally with outside agencies, and parent/guardians
Participates in staff/student meetings
Attends/participates in parent meetings
Instruction:
Designs individualized instructional task analysis
Knowledge:
Knows, understands, and complies with ACES policies and procedures
Knows, understands, and complies with Behavior Services and Autism Programs policies and procedures
Knows, understands, and complies with building/program policies and procedures
Knows, understands, and complies with safety management procedures
Knows, understands, and complies with all relevant all relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations
When relevant for RBT registration, BCBA certification, or supervision thereof, complies with all regulations and guidelines of the BACB
Demonstrates understanding for all concepts presented through the ACES Behavior Services and Autism Programs Training Series
Knows, understands, and complies with all relevant individual behavior management programs in operation
Fluently discusses and applies pedagogic strategies based in Applied Behavior Analysis
Fluently discusses and applies applied behavior analytic concepts, principles, and methodologies
Fluently discusses advanced behavior analytic concepts and methodologies
Continues professional growth through ongoing trainings, discussions and other learning opportunities presented
Seeks out additional training and professional development opportunities
Training:
Participates in assigned training and staff development opportunities
Provides training and feedback regarding instructional and behavioral skills
Develops and conducts formal presentations and workshops
Provides behavioral/instructional training and support in the home
External Candidates please apply online at www.aces.org. Internal candidates should apply via the "Careers at ACES" link on Interfaces.
EEO/AAE
Masters Degree in psychology or special education
Academic training in applied behavioral analysis psychology
Experience working with DSM-IV behavior categories as
related to children
Experience in developing and implementing both individual and group behavior management systems
Experience with staff/parent training programs
