Behavior Specialist (BCBA)

PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

The Behavior Specialist’s primary purpose is to strengthen staff capacity to meet the behavioral needs of students within the school setting by providing behavioral expertise, consultation, assessment, intervention planning, and training. The Behavior Specialist will also serve as the primary behavioral consultant for students across the corporation with the most intensive behavioral needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, School Psychology, Psychology, or a closely related field, consistent with certification requirements.
• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) preferred.
• Other recognized behavior-analysis credentials may be considered when accompanied by appropriate education, experience, supervision, and applicable Indiana credentials.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Experience with FBAs, BIPs, positive behavior supports, behavior intervention planning, data analysis, staff coaching, and monitoring implementation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and across multiple school buildings.
• Knowledge of IDEA, applicable Indiana special education requirements, confidentiality requirements, and school-based service delivery preferred (training available).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Collaborate with Special Education Administration to identify onboarding and ongoing professional development needs for behavioral support personnel (i.e., Behavior Consultant, Social Emotional Behavior Assistant, Autism and Behavior Support staff, etc). Training may include, but is not limited to:
• Behavioral data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Development and completion of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).
• Development, implementation, and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Evidence-based behavioral practices and interventions within school settings.
• Provide guidance and consultation to behavioral support personnel throughout referral, assessment, intervention, and case conference processes, as needed.
• Oversee behavioral programming and coordinate support for students with the most intensive behavioral needs in the corporation.
• Train, coach, and support teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school personnel in behavioral principles, evidence-based interventions, and positive behavior support strategies.
• Promote staff proficiency in behavioral data collection, documentation, progress monitoring, and implementation of individualized behavior support plans.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret behavioral data to evaluate student progress, assess intervention effectiveness, and inform data-driven decisions in assigned schools.
• Develop and recommend proactive strategies to prevent challenging behaviors and promote positive student engagement, independence, and participation.
• Assist school teams in developing and implementing appropriate interventions for challenging behaviors, including aggression, elopement, self-injurious behavior, noncompliance, and other behaviors that interfere with learning or safety.
• Participate in case conferences to present and discuss FBA findings, BIP recommendations, and behavioral progress in accordance with applicable procedural and compliance timelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Special Education Administration.