Behavior Analyst, BCBA, Behavior Specialist, 25-26 School Year

Summary

Plan, implement, evaluate and manage behavior intervention plans and instructional strategies to address the individual needs of students enrolled in the special education programs in the school setting.

Primary responsibilities

• Assists in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing techniques and strategies.

• Administers one-to-one intensive behavior interventions to students.

• Actively participates in behavior intervention meetings and professional development.

• Collects data and records anecdotal student progress notes and maintains behavioral charting data.

• Monitors, observes and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures, including progress regarding student performance and behavior.

• Assists students and parents by providing proper examples and general guidance regarding student behavior techniques and strategies.

• Participates in student meetings and communicates with teachers and parents regarding programs and materials to meet student needs

• Assists in implementing specialized student plans (IEP, BIP...) as needed.

• Provides assistance with de-escalating student behaviors and reintegration back into the classroom.

• Maintains student education records and related information as outlined in district procedures and in a confidential manner.

• Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.

• Provide de-escalation and behavior related trainings to staff during professional development. 

• Follow district and state guidelines, policies and procedures.