Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Goal

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides behavior analytic services for students receiving educational services in Norwich Public Schools; provides district-wide support and professional learning regarding behavior intervention techniques to certified staff, paraprofessionals, administrators, and parents/guardians; and conducts assessments and develops plans that conform to IDEA, Connecticut law and regulations, as well as other applicable statutes and regulations.

Job Requirements/Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s Degree in applied behavior analysis (ABA) or a related field
• Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) as BCBA in good standing
• Licensed Behavior Analyst in State of Connecticut
• Minimum three years working after BCBA certification developing instructional programs for individuals with disabilities, experience working in public schools preferred
• Experience conducting functional analyses and developing function-based behavior intervention plans
• Experience training staff and developing professional development activities related to ABA
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with non-behavior analytic providers and team members

Essential Functions

• Provide behavior analytic services to children in the district who present with severe behavioral deficits/needs
• Provide supervision in accordance with current BACB standards of supervision for Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
• Develop materials, provide resources, and provide professional learning to administrators, educators, paraprofessionals, and/or parents/guardians in ABA and other evidenced-based methodologies related to addressing needs of students
• Plan and oversee the development and implementation of programs, policies, and best practices related to instruction based on principles of ABA
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and functional analyses to inform development of individualized behavior intervention plans
• Assist district staff with development and implementation of behavior plans, ABA instructional programs, and other appropriate programs for students
• Work with students who exhibit inappropriate behaviors and provide support, training, and professional learning for staff who work with students who exhibit dangerous behaviors
• Collect data and prepare reports for the purposes of documenting case history, assessments, and treatment
• Maintain case records for all students
• Assess student’s needs, develop research-based ABA interventions, and train District staff to implement programs to address activities of self-care and daily living for students with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities
• Participate in Planning and Placement Team meetings on an as-needed basis
• Conduct evaluations for the purposes of identification or reevaluation of special education services
• Carry out other responsibilities as designated by the Director of Special Education & Pupil Services

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions:

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment that may be required of positions in this class. Norwich Public School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.

• Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment
• Occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.