Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
The Ulster BOCES Instructional Services Program is seeking a Behavior Analyst for a full time, 10 month position. The ideal candidate must be an active certified BCBA or BCBA-D in good standing, with related professional experience collecting and analyzing data to create FBA and BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PLANS for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities, coaching, and training staff on implementation of plans. Strong assessment, organizational, and communication skills are required. NYS license to practice required. All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply. Fingerprinting required.
Civil Service Classification: Competitive. Merit and fitness examination applies.
Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary range $67,765 - $75,851 per year.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
An employee in this class is involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of interventions, positive behavioral supports, contextual supports and staff professional development for students with special needs to ensure socially significant outcomes and increased academic engagement. Incumbents will work collaboratively with school district/school based administrators, school teams to execute effective behavior instruction, functional assessments of behavior and the implementation of behavior plans to provide support in creating positive outcomes for all students. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level administrative employee with considerable leeway for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in carrying out the duties of the position. Supervision is not normally exercised over the work of others. Does related work as required.
WORK SCHEDULE:
10 Month Schedule Monday through Friday
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title, do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.
- Provides and develops staff and parent training as well as on-site support in the areas of positive and proactive behavior support and applied behavior analysis for families and support staff;
- Conducts direct observations and assessments of individual students and their learning environments;
- Develops and implements behavior programs, coordinating delivery of appropriate services to students in order to achieve positive outcomes;
- Participates in interdisciplinary team review meetings at which behavioral intervention and support plans are reviewed;
- Collects baseline and intervention data to evaluate outcomes including progress monitoring;
- Engages in research as well as professional development activities to enhance the program and to remain current in the field;
- Conducts functional behavioral assessments/analysis and develops behavioral support/intervention plans;
- Develops and/or provides guidance for one to one supplementary support personnel plans;
- Develops and delivers staff professional development in the area of proactive and positive behavioral support;
- Completes written behavioral summaries to assist teachers and administrators in the development of appropriate learning experiences and behavior plans;
- May prepare and maintain records and reports regarding behavioral concerns of identified students with special needs.