What are the responsibilities and job description for the BCBA for Supported Learning Center (SLC) Autism position at Arlington Public Schools (MA)?
The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Arlington, MA 02476
Job Description
POSITION: Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Qualifications
This position is in the Arlington Education Association (Unit A) Bargaining Unit
Arlington has a well established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year.
Salary and Benefits are consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association.
The Salary Schedule is on our website. Salary placement is based on Education and Experience.
The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Arlington, MA 02476
Job Description
POSITION: Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Qualifications
- Certified BCBA
- Experience supporting sub-separate autism program
- Knowledge of child development, special education and behavioral interventions
- Knowledge of Federal and State special education laws and regulations
- Experience working with students directly, either as a teacher, social worker or related service provider.
- Experience developing behavior plans and crisis management plans
- Experience with scheduling
- Masters Degree and DESE licensure preferred
- Safety Care training preferred.
- Strong organizational skills required.
- Determine specific behavior problems or social adjustment difficulties of students and recommend interventions.
- Draft and implement behavior plans and individual crisis management plans
- Conduct functional behavioral assessments
- Prepare progress reports and evaluations
- Train paraprofessional
- Support sub-separate teachers with individual and classroom programming and schedules
- Administer appropriate and necessary testing
- Assist administrators, teachers and staff in using appropriate behavioral strategies and interventions
- Counsel students in identifying and addressing issues
- Work with parents and apprise them of problems and progress
- Participate in conferences, evaluations, and IEP meetings as appropriate
- Keep abreast of developments in the field.
This position is in the Arlington Education Association (Unit A) Bargaining Unit
Arlington has a well established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year.
Salary and Benefits are consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association.
The Salary Schedule is on our website. Salary placement is based on Education and Experience.
The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.
