Job Description: A full-time (1.0 FTE) Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for the Faribault Public Schools. The BCBA will provide behavior analysis services and develop behavior intervention plans for special education students. In addition, support and professional learning will be provided to school staff, paraprofessionals, and parents/guardians, with respect to behavior intervention techniques, conducting assessments, and developing behavior intervention plans. This position commences with the 2020-21 school year on approximately August 24, 2020.
Essential Functions: The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. Acts as liaison with the public and mental health community for the purpose of supporting individual student development goals
Collaborates with programs and services for behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students for the purpose of improved functioning and ensuring program eligibility and compliance with established guidelines
Assists with student crisis intervention
Assists in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors
Assists in developing procedures and training materials for District staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines
Collaborates with school personnel, agencies, and families in coordinating individualized behavior services for students;
Collects and summarizes behavioral data
Completes all reporting requirements as mandated by the District, state, federal, and educational agencies (i.e. restraint and seclusion, assessments, behavioral data);
Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. in classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with behaviorally or emotionally challenged students
Facilitates and coaches teams through the development and implementation of functional behavior assessments/behavior interventions plans and crisis plans for identified students
Implements and coaches school personnel on research based methods of classroom management and behavioral strategies;
Participates in the development of Individualized Educational Programs for students
Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines
Provides social skills instruction to students utilizing research based methodologies and approved District curricula;
Performs related duties as assigned and/or required.