Behavior Analyst

The Behavior Analyst position is a board certified professional employed by the Multidisciplinary Center.  The Behavior Anaylst must reside in the state of Florida.

The Behavior Analyst will provide direct and indirect services aligned with the schedule of deliverables to school districts. This will enhance the academic success of students with complex behavioral needs. This position will be involved in the development, implementation, and evaluation of interventions with school-based professionals, school-aged students, and families. This position conducts application of behavioral science in school-based interventions. The Behavior Analyst collaborates with members of the KUMDC team to develop and provide web-based professional development and/or trainings to districts and/or families within KUMDC’s service region. This position is grant-funded and is dependent on continuation of grant funding, the types of services provided by KUMDC, and the quality of work performed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide behavioral services and training to clients, conducting functional behavior assessments. Partner with school district teams to participate/facilitate functional behavior assessments and build collaborative function-based intervention plans. (30%)
• Provide coaching facilitation to school-based teams to implement behavior intervention plans. Coordinate coaching of interventions for educators and families. (30%)
• Develop data/progress monitoring methods for collecting fidelity and student outcome data. (20%)
• Demonstrate exceptional written and oral language skills for reporting assessment results, recommendations, and/or case summaries. (20%)
• Demonstrate proficient use of Web 3.0 applications, videoconferencing software, and cloud-based data management systems. (Ongoing)
• Stay informed of State and National mandates and initiatives related to best-practices in K-12 Exceptional Student Education and school psychology. (Ongoing)
• Develop training/-professional development sessions based on data/needs/requests. (Ongoing)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Intellectual

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information.
• Collects and researches data.
• Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Designs work flows and procedures.
• Generates creative solutions.
• Translates concepts and information into images.
• Uses feedback to modify designs.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Develops alternative solutions.
• Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Completes projects on time and budget.
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses.
• Pursues training and development opportunities.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal

• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations.
• Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Meets commitments.
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Listens to others without interrupting.
• Keeps emotions under control.
• Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Listens and gets clarification.
• Responds well to questions.
• Demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Participates in meetings.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Puts success of team above own interests.
• Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Writes clearly and informatively.
• Edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Varies writing style to meet needs.
• Presents numerical data effectively.
• Able to read and interpret written information. 

Leadership

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Displays passion and optimism.
• Inspires respect and trust.
• Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.
• Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Organization

• Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Works within approved budget.
• Conserves organizational resources.
• Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy.
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Educates others on the value of diversity.
• Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Builds a diverse workforce.
• Treats people with respect.
• Keeps commitments.
• Inspires the trust of others.
• Works with integrity and ethically.
• Upholds organizational values.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Supports organization's goals and values.
• Benefits organization through outside activities.
• Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses. 

Self Management

• Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Manages competing demands.
• Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Is consistently at work and on time.
• Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Keeps commitments
• Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Volunteers readily.
• Undertakes self-development activities.
• Seeks increased responsibilities.
• Takes independent actions and calculated risks.
• Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
• Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Displays original thinking and creativity.
• Meets challenges with resourcefulness.
• Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Displays willingness to make decisions.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
• Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Makes timely decisions.
• Sets and achieves challenging goals.
• Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Plans for additional resources.
• Sets goals and objectives.
• Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
• Develops realistic action plans.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner.
• Reacts well under pressure.
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Completes work in timely manner.
• Strives to increase productivity.
• Works quickly.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Uses equipment and materials properly. 

Language, Math and Reasoning  

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and or boards of directors.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distributions, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Behavioral Analysis, School Psychology, Special Education or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in: (a) conducting functional behavior assessments and developing function-based support plans; (b) working in school settings, (c) collaborating with school teams (d) engaging in structured problem-solving processes (e) running brief functional analyses (f) coaching/mentoring others to implement interventions; (g) developing and conducting professional development activities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid state driver’s license with a good driving record.
• National certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and such certification must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Microsoft 365.
• Adobe Acrobat Pro XI or higher.
• Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets.
• Various internet software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

VISION REQUIREMENTS

• There are no special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This position works in an environment with moderate noise level. (Examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic.)

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.