Description

The APS Bridge Program is a small-group program serving students with Autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) for the Bridge Program provide development and direct supervision of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming in the district.

Responsibilities

• Services include: functional assessment/functional behavioral assessment, behavior plan development, development of IEP goals & objectives, development of individualized skill building curricula, staff and parent training, and consultation to team members. BCBAs also provide these services in the school setting, and they collaborate with clinical providers, such as home service providers, to ensure a continuity of care.
• Provide direct instruction, training and support to students with Autism and their family members to insure the successful inclusion of K-12 students in a public school setting.
• BCBAs may supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in district. They also provide broad staff support and trainings for staff regarding use of ABA strategies.
• BCBAs are required to be trained in SafetyCare and are strongly encouraged to become district SafetyCare trainers.
• Effectively manage caseload and prepare all documentation in a timely fashion; participate in related IEP meetings. Strong skills in organized data collection, tracking, and presentation are required.
• Bridge Program BCBAs collaborate with, and participate in case discussions/peer supervision with, the district’s broader group of mental and behavioral health professionals, including other BCBAs, psychologists, social workers, and allied health professionals.

Qualifications

• Active certification as a BCBA
• Master degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of the principles and practice of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Prior experience in the evaluation and treatment of children with serious behavioral problems and Autism required.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks/goals for self and others.
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels.
• Experience consulting with teachers and staff to support students' behavior in the classroom.
• Experience within a public school setting strongly preferred.

Supplemental Information

Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility.APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.