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Behavior Analyst - Maui District Administration
The Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking a qualified Behavior Analyst to join our team in the Maui District Administration. This role will play a critical part in ensuring that students receive the best possible support and services.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Behavior Analyst to provide ABA services to students with emotional behavioral or mental health concerns. The successful candidate will have a master's degree in behavior analysis, education, or psychology, and at least three years of progressively responsible experience teaching, counseling, or providing therapy to individuals with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains resource materials to support student learning and behavior.
- Determines compliance with behavior analysis standards and ensures that all programs and services meet these standards.
- Consults with teachers and other school personnel to develop and implement effective interventions and strategies to address student behavior.
- Provides ABA services, including conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Collaborates with other professionals and related service providers to administer developmental and functional skills assessments and develop program plans.
- Designs and implements behavioral data collection systems to monitor student progress and make evidence-based instructional decisions.
- Observes, measures, and documents intervention progress and provides training and feedback to staff and students using evidence-based methods such as Behavioral Skills Training (BST).
- Facilitates understanding of behavior principles among school personnel, parents, and other stakeholders.
- Provides clinical supervision to qualified ABA paraprofessionals and completes performance evaluations.
Requirements
- Mastery's degree from an accredited college or university in behavior analysis, education, or psychology.
- At least three years of progressively responsible experience teaching, counseling, or providing therapy to individuals with disabilities.
- Valid State of Hawaii license in Behavior Analysis issued by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
- Aptitude or potential for supervisory duties.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability.
