Position #17516: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

This is an off schedule, non-bargaining position.

Posting Dates: 8/20/2021 - 8/26/2021 (Or Until Filled)

Location: District Wide

Reports To: Director of Special Services

Hours: 8 Hours per Day (7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.), 200 Days per Year

Salary: $71,174 – $90,580 DOE

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Behavior Specialist is responsible for the assessment and analysis of instructional and behavior programs, curriculum modification, data analysis, and functional analysis of behaviors for our students (preschool to age 21). The BCBA conducts formal assessments and assists the IEP team with the development of individualized education plan goals and behavior intervention plans. The BCBA will be able to model specific strategy recommendations and evaluate the effectiveness implementation of these strategies within a collaborative coaching environment. The BCBA will lead and participate in staff and parent training to assist those groups with the development of skills and strategies to address problematic student behavior. This person will also participate as a member of an intervention team, providing training and supervision to a team of paraeducators who will assist in providing staff and student support in the implementation of individual student programs, while assisting Special Education administrators with program development and improvement.

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 individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District online at www.choosekennewick.com.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Master's Degree or higher in related field of study.
2. Current certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
3. Must present transcripts of highest level of education within thirty (30) days of hire.
4. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
5. Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
6. Must pass a basic skills test.
7. Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.
8. Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
9. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have received approved exemption by October 18, 2021.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's Degree or higher in related field of study.
2. Current certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
3. Possess at least 3 years of experience working with students in an educational setting.
4. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities including but not limited to Autism, EBD, Intellectual Disability, Health Impaired and Learning Disabilities from preschool to age 21. 
5. Experience planning and conducting professional development/training.
6. Training or willing to be trained to be a Crisis Prevention and Intervention Trainer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience supervising and/or evaluating employees.
2. Bilingual English/Spanish.
3. Experience and/or training with computer technology and ability to assist staff with computer operations and data entry to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.
4. Effectively communicates and develops relationship with students, teachers, administrators, parents and public.
5. Able to work with interruptions while balancing daily responsibilities.
6. Evidence of ability to be a self-starter.
7. Punctual and consistent attendance.
8. Demonstrated leadership and project organizational skills (planning, implementing, evaluating).
9. Ability to work collaboratively with various groups and gain consensus related to project implementation and other problem solving.
10. Experience conducting comprehensive functional behavior assessments (FBA's).  
11. Experience in data-based decision making.
12. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with individuals, teams, and groups (teachers, parents, administrators and support staff).

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide behavioral consultation and services to student’s district-wide (preschool to age 21). 
2. Conduct Functional Analysis Assessments and collaborate with school staff in the development of Positive Behavior Intervention Plan (PBIP).
3. Provide consultations to educators regarding the behavioral needs of students including behavioral management techniques and crisis prevention.
4. Provide coordinated behavioral analysis of students experiencing academic impact due to a suspected or confirmed behavioral disability. 
5. Assist building teams and individual providers in the development of data collection systems.
6. Compile and analyze behavior data to assess needs, set goals, and monitor progress.
7. Participate in the development of crisis and/or safety plans.  
8. Report the results of data collection to individual IEP teams to assist in identification of student need and determine program modifications to address these needs.
9. Work with building teams to develop individual student behavior plans.
10. Work with building teams to monitor the implementation of individual student behavior plans.
11. Work with individual students in crisis.
12. Participate in the hiring, training and supervision of the paraeducator intervention team.
13. Participate in pre-assessment activities and complete and coordinate behavioral assessments for individual students as referred.
14. Provide evaluative feedback to teachers, paraeducators and administrators regarding implementation of recommended strategies and accommodations for students.
15. Work with Special Education administrators to develop and improve program and service options for students with disabilities throughout the District.
16. Assist families with identifying and accessing community-based agencies to strengthen student support and services. 
17. Comply with Federal, State and Local Board policies and follow administrative procedures.
18. Maintain knowledge of best practices and laws governing behavioral supports for students with disabilities.
19. Attend in-service trainings and complete all other job required trainings as required.
20. Ability to creatively solve problems and work through the conflict resolution process.
21. Maintain confidentiality of staff and student information.
22. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent 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.

• Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

• Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs.; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to varying degrees of temperature. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity: Douglas Christensen - (509) 222-5010 (doug.christensen@ksd.org)

Section 504, Title IX: Brian Leavitt - (509) 222-5003 (brian.leavitt@ksd.org) 

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. 

Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Associate Superintendent or Director of Human Resources.

Doug Christensen, Associate Superintendent

(509)222-5010

Doug.Christensen@ksd.org

Certificated ADA

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

(509)222-6414

Toni.Neidhold@ksd.org

Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 W 4^th Ave

Kennewick, WA 99336