Behavior Analyst (Immediate Opening)

Function: Academic Support

Family: Student Services

Reports to: Campus Principal or Department Director

Terms of Employment:

more information on our pay policy, please refer to the Compensation Resource Manual. Annualized pay may
be pro-rated based on actual start date.

Minimum
Work Days:

210 Type of Assignment: Full-Time; Exempt Contract Type: Non-Chapter 21

Funding
Source:

This position is locally funded.

Job Scope

Use significant independent judgment and familiarity of the field to perform work. May be responsible for

administration of various moderate and high complexity departmental programs and may be the lead a group of
employees. May develop policies and procedures and oversee the implementation and execution of them.

Position Summary

Work collaboratively with campus staff and parents to develop effective proactive and responsive strategies to
support students who are struggling with behavior. Review or develop campus-level and individual student
crisis intervention plans, functional behavior assessments and/or behavior intervention plans for specific

students. Work collaboratively with district staff to provide services and support to students with and without
disabilities focusing on applied behavior analysis strategies and Positive Behavioral interventions and Support
(PBIS) for behavior management. Provide consultation and training to campus and district staff and parents.

Provide intervention, guidance, and support for students in crisis and/or needing behavior support.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Implement and select strategies to manage, shape and teach replacement behavior.
2. Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments, develop Behavior Improvement Plans and draft goals for

students receiving support through multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), 504, or Special Education
with parent or guardian consent.

3. Conduct evaluation of referred general education or special education students and students in crisis or
who have recently had crisis intervention.

4. Assist in the development of referral procedure for Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) support in

the school environment
5. Create, develop, coordinate, and evaluate special education instructional programs for autistic students

in the district using solid knowledge.
6. Design and monitor behavior analytic data collection procedures and interventions that meet TEA and

BCBA ethical and professional requirements.

7. Coordinate and plan campus-wide training with a focus on behavior analysis.
8. Create and deliver staff development presentations to paraprofessionals, teachers, campus

administrators, and/or parents on topics related to autism, PBIS, adaptive skills, reinforcement, and

other behavioral analytic skills
9. Provide support to school personnel to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal special

education policies and procedures throughout the campus.
10. Participate as a member of a campus mental health team, including attending campus-

level mental health meetings, PBIS meetings as applicable and collaborate with district
wide clinical teams.

11. Compile, maintain and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
12. Design and implement fidelity checks, IOA (Interobserver Agreement), etc. for current data collection

systems for progress monitoring to help make data-based decisions/ adjust programs if necessary.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities

expected for this position.

Minimum Requirements

Education, or related field or 4 years equivalent experience.

• Valid Certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or meets eligibility for certification (must

• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee

(approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited university with a concentration in behavior or applied behavior

analysis, special education or related field of study and/or Graduate level certification in applied behavior

related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

students, parents, and staff.

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal mandates, as they apply to special education.

• Demonstrated knowledge of state and district policies, procedures and regulations regarding special

education and students with disabilities.

• Knowledge of the strategies of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the ability to implement those

• Proven ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, and parents.

• Proven ability to adjust to and be flexible in a multitude of situations in the school environment.
  

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and

• Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional

exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc .
Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or

irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; Occasional: Lifting
and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally, more than 45 pounds infrequently with

assistance; Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically; May be required under specific circumstances to
provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; Frequent
districtwide and occasional statewide travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

• None
  

San Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion,
national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance,
immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs,

services, and District business functions.