Anticipated Board Certified Behavior Analyst

JOB GOAL/PRIMARY PURPOSE: To enable children with disabilities to access their education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Essential Performance Responsibilities
• Develop tools and work with staff to collect progress-monitoring data on behavioral goals.
• Conducts functional behavioral assessments associated with IEPs and writes reports summarizing results.
• Assist in the development of positive behavior support plans utilizing evidence-based interventions. Additionally, train other staff to write comprehensive behavior support plans.
• Supervision of Behavioral Health Professionals in conjunction with Section 28 program requirements and documentation protocols.
• Assess a student’s instructional needs and develop appropriate programming.
• Co-teach/model social skills and executive functioning instruction.
• Train staff on positive behavior support plans and instructional programs and monitor fidelity.
• Provide ongoing monitoring of student data and make programming adjustments as needed for the special education population.
• Consult with both regular education, special education an speciality services in the development of guidelines around management of student behavior.
• Attends IEP meetings as needed for students with special needs.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
  
  

• Masters Degree in relevant area (education, behavior analysis, psychology, speech and language)
• National certification (BACB).
• State of Maine Licensure.
• Hold a valid State of Maine Criminal History Records Check Approval.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience with administration and supervision of Section 28 services.
  

Equal Opportunity:

Saco School Department is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Rate to be established by the Superintendent.

EVALUATION: As applicable, based on hours worked

Note: This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe this job’s functions and responsibilities and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in this job.

FLSA Status: Exempt

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