QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA)

Supervisor: Director of Special Education
Salary Range: QEA Salary Schedule
Location / Assignment: Special Education
Conditions of Work: 180 days

SUMMARY:
The BCBA will provide; student observations, consultations with administrators, staff and parents, written recommendations and reports, attend meetings and model positive behavior strategies to aid in replacement of student's challenging behavior.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Provide a comprehensive approach to behavior management including but not limited to; behavior observations, evaluations, data collection, intervention and monitoring.
•Support teams in creating Positive Behavior Support Plans to manage behavior that affects student learning, using data to support replacement behavior.
•Model positive behavior strategies to aid in the replacement of student's challenging behavior.
•Assist in development IEP behavior and social/emotional goals.
•Develop and assist in the development of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
•Coordinate with teachers, resource specialists and / or community (e.g. courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing requested information, gaining needed information and / or making recommendations.
•Assist in training staff, parents and students in specialized instructional strategies and techniques being implemented, for the purpose of sharing information and techniques used in behavior intervention.
•Implement and model social skill development techniques for the purpose of assisting in achieving academic, social, emotional and behavioral goals.
•Monitor and record data on behavior for the purpose of measuring progress on student behavior plans.
•Serve on staff committees as required.
•Perform related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.
•Must have good human relations and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, and show initiative when appropriate.
•Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:
•Master's degree or higher.
•Hold a valid Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certificate from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Must submit a copy of valid BCBA certificate.
•Passing score on the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
•Complete a PESB-approved ESA course per WAC 181-79A-224
•Experience working with students with a variety of mental health / behavior disorders.
•Knowledge of WA State Rules and Regulations governing Special Education-sub specialties in Discipline, Autism and Mental Health.
•Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504). Accommodations for children and adolescent mental health disorders.
•Knowledge and experience with PBIS and Multi-tiered Systems of Support.
•Ability to interface with other departments (example: transportation) to coordinate supports
for students demonstrating challenging behavior.
•Ability to interpret Functional Behavior Assessments and Positive Behavior and Positive Behavior Support Plans.
•Ability to work individually and in a collaborative or team approach.
•Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.
•Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
•Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies as well as district / legal requirements.
•Ability to meet punctuality and attendance expectations.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
•Ability to regularly walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull.
•Ability to lift to 30 lbs.

UNION AFFILIATION:

This position is represented by the Quincy Education Association

BENEFITS:

Health insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Click here for more detailed information on benefits.