Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Goal: The BCBA will provide expert support to direct support staff, teachers, and other school personnel by offering services in Applied Behavior Analysis, functional assessments, and behavior management. This position will also focus on coaching staff to improve student behavior outcomes, implementing behavior plans, and promoting positive behavior practices.

Salary: $58,000-$63,630, commensurate with experience and education.

Reports to: Executive Directors of Student Services

Key Responsibilities:

Behavior Support & Coordination: Provide behavior analysis services, including conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), developing Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), and ensuring data is recorded accurately.
Behavior Coaching: Act as a coach for staff, modeling and guiding best behavior support strategies in the classroom, offering direct feedback to teachers, and leading professional development in behavior management.
Functional Behavior Assessments: Conduct assessments, analyze data, and design/modify behavior plans based on assessment results.
Collaboration: Work with the school's social-emotional team to integrate recommendations into behavior plans and ensure consistency across all settings.
Supervision & Support: Oversee and provide continuous mentorship to direct support staff, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and teachers in implementing behavior support plans.
Staff Training: Train and mentor staff on effective behavior management techniques, functional behavior strategies, and behavior acquisition/reduction procedures.
Behavior Plan Implementation: Lead the creation, oversight, and adaptation of behavior support plans tailored to students' individual needs.
Curriculum Development: Design behavior-related curriculum and procedures to be implemented in classrooms, ensuring they are followed consistently.
Progress Monitoring: Analyze and review student progress regularly and provide recommendations for adjustments to behavior plans and strategies.
Team Meetings: Facilitate individual and classroom-based meetings biweekly to review behavior strategies, plan updates, and address challenges.
Crisis Intervention: Assist with de-escalation, crisis intervention, and managing challenging behaviors to support teachers and staff in maintaining safe environments.

Qualifications:

Certification: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), licensed in Michigan.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience working with students requiring behavior support.
Skills: Strong competence in behavior management, instructional skills, oral/written communication, organization, and interpersonal relationships.
Flexibility: Ability to work independently and respond to various behavior challenges with creative, problem-solving approaches.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift to 50 pounds, walk, jog, run, and participate in physically demanding activities. Must be able to move easily from standing to the floor and vice versa.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to pass a criminal background check.
CPR/First Aid Certification.
Ability to work as part of a cohesive team and lead by example.
Strong leadership qualities with the ability to guide staff and students in positive behavior strategies.

Terms of Employment: 201 days per school year. 40 hours per week, individual-exempt contract, health care.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications are accepted until a position is filled.
Only applicants who supply the requested documents outlined below and fully complete the application will be considered.
Faxed, mailed, and emailed applications will not be accepted.

Notice of Nondiscrimination
It is the policy of Monroe Public Schools not to discriminate based on religion, race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, familial status, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment. For information, contact the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 1275 N. Macomb St., Monroe, MI 48162, 734-265-3070.
The Monroe Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Michigan Civil Rights Act and Title IX Guidelines.

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