Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Qualifications:-
Master's degree, preferred.
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Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst
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Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and state and federal regulations.
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Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state licensure requirements.
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services
Performance Responsibilities:-
Development of behavior plans. This includes assessing each student, collecting data, writing the plan in conjunction with teachers and school psychologists, and evaluating the effectiveness of the plan.
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Development of program books in conjunction with special education staff and classroom teachers.
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Responsible for maintaining and implementing behavioral strategies for students as identified by building principals or IEP teams.
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Responsible for maintaining methods of data collection and analysis of data.
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Responsible for writing summer progress reports in cooperation with teachers and other special education staff.
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Provide supervision of home trainers.
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Provide consultation to parents, teachers, paraprofessionals and home service providers.
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Understanding of the characteristics of a wide range of intellectual disabilities as well as disorders such as autism spectrum disorders and traumatic brain injury.