What are the responsibilities and job description for the BCBA position at Newbury Elementary?
Master's Degree Psychology/Education or a related field
Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Experience working with students who have developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or emotional/behavioral disorders
Experience working with students with behavioral challenges including self-injury and aggression
Familiarity with curriculum development, Language Arts, Mathematics and Content Area knowledge base and facility with modifying curriculum to align with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Assessment System
Familiarity with a variety of therapies and ability to work effectively with people from a variety of treatment perspectives
Expectations and Responsibilities:
Provide ABA/PBIS services and consultation to students at the elementary or secondary levels
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments, write ABA programming, and assess performance via continuous data collection
Provide continued review and refinement of positive behavior support programming and/or ABA programming in order to meet student goals
Train staff in implementation of programming and oversee home programming
Provide guidance to development of district programs
Manage behavioral crisis situations: modelling interventions, staff training, crisis plan and behavior support
Work effectively with team members, professional and community contacts, school staff and parents
