What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist/BCBA position at Spectrum Academy?
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Position Purpose:
As an integral part of the behavior support team, the Behavior Specialist effects positive behavioral change in students by providing evidence-based interventions to students and families, collaborating with other professionals, and complying with Federal, State, County and District policies, regulations and/or procedures. This position for 186 days per year, with summers and school holidays off. Pay starts at $53,491.00 ($38.76 per hour) for a new grad.
Description of Responsibilities:
- Provides direct in-class or pull-out support services to students, classrooms, and small groups that are comprehensive and data-driven.
- Consults with other professionals and community organizations regarding the social-behavioral and developmental needs of students.
- Addresses the needs of the school, student, families, and community by collaborating with staff to design a holistic approach to address barriers or problems with the educational process.
- Administers assessments with fidelity.
- Assists with designing, implementing, monitoring, and adjusting educational plans for individual students.
- Developing data-driven Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) that are compliant with Federal, State, and Local law/guidelines.
- Participating in Child Study Team (CST) meetings as requested by the school administrator.
- Collecting, and monitoring compliance with Behavior and Incident forms.
- Maintaining data related to Emergency Safety Interventions (ESI), compiling reports of ESI, and attending ESI meetings.
- Completes written reports as requested by the school Principal, Behavior Coordinator, or Regional Director, that are in compliance with Federal, State, and Local Agencies.
- Develops and provides professional development workshops as requested by the school Principal or Behavior Coordinator.
- Participates in family educational opportunities, including but not limited to Parent Empowerment Nights
- Conducts student education and outreach opportunities, including assemblies and/or classroom instruction.
- Adheres to and supports Board policy, School guidelines, and administrative rules and directives.
- Maintains accurate case records and documentation.
- Maintains current knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations and abides by said laws and regulations with emphasis on persons with disabilities, child welfare, mental health, confidentiality, and student and parent rights.
- Understands, evaluates, and interprets academic performance data. Shares and interprets information about students to the student, their families, and staff.
- Participates in in-service activities and staff meetings promoted by the School.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Behavior Coordinator or School Principal.
Qualifications:
- Preferred: Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or currently in a graduate program to obtain that degree OR SpEd License with behavior experience
- Preferred: Minimum 2 years experience with behavior management.
- Preferred: Experience with children with autism
- Preferred: Experience with Special Education and IDEA requirements
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.76 - $60.34 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,491
