Posted Date
11/27/2024
Full job description
Summary: A behavior analyst studies students with behaviors that are interfering with the educational process to a significant degree. The behaviors may be the direct manifestation of a disability, or learned behaviors that significantly disrupt learning for the student and / or classmates.
Salary Range: $73,055 - $88,950
Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with up to 89% of the premium paid by the employer; dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans; paid sick leave and vacation time; paid holidays; tuition reimbursement and more!
BCBAs focus on behaviors that can be observed and measured through data collection. They try to find specific influences and look for new ways to replace behaviors with more appropriate responses.
BCBAs are adept at completing a Functional Behavior Analysis, developing a Behavior Intervention Plan from the FBA, and assisting teachers and staff who work with a child in the implementation of the BIP in an appropriate, consistent manner using integrity and fidelity. Expectations include direct contact with children, but the primary responsibility is providing consultation, support, and professional development to special education teachers, regular education teachers, and other building personnel to meet functional needs of students with challenging behaviors.
Certificates / Licensures / Registrations
1. National Board Certification as a BCBA in Applied Behavior Analysis – Required.
2. Valid Certificate: Special Education (282), or Psychology (093), or Special Education Consulting Teacher (079) with concentration in autism and emotional disturbances.
3. CHRC – Fingerprinting
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)
Provide ongoing support and consultation to Lewiston Autism Program
Provide ongoing support and consultation to Lewiston Day Treatment Program
Collaborate with District Clinician and Special Ed administration in program development
Oversee the development of individual goals and objectives to be included in the IEP or Tier 3 intervention plans
Complete FBA /Behavior Plans as requested for students in other schools as requested by Special Education Director / Chief Academic Officer/ District Clinician
Provide professional development to district staff (as requested by CAO and Special Education Director) in behavioral interventions and Applied Behavior Analysis
Oversee the development of written guidelines for behavioral interventions and implementation of behavior intervention plans.
Oversee the completion of monthly progress reports.
Supervise staff in implementation of behavior plans.
Other duties as assigned by Special Education Director.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position requires the supervision of staff in the implementation of Behavior Plans for students.
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and Experience: Possess a Master’s degree, with Psychology as the preferred degree. A Master’s in Special Education with a concentration in the areas of autism and emotional disturbances / behavior disorders will be considered. Experience with working with children with disabilities in a special education setting is essential.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:
Completion of a graduate program in Applied Behavior Analysis and completion of the Certification exam as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to question from individuals and groups.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inferences, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication.
Physical Demands: The physical demands her are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lewiston Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary73,055.00 - 88,950.00 Annual