Anticipated BCBA

Behaviorist

OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS Job Description TITLE: BEHAVIORIST REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services/Supervisor(s) of Special Education SUPERVISES: Students JOB GOAL: To support the district's instructional program by facilitating students' attainment of social and emotional growth consistent with the goals set forth by the individual education plans (IEP). QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) certification or evidence of coursework toward appropriate certificate
2. Valid New Jersey teaching/school psychology/social worker/LDT-C endorsement per N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-12 required
3. Successful experience working with children with special needs
4. Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities
5. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school personnel
6. School Psychologist experience preferred
7. Knowledge of ReThink First and/or ABA Programming
8. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal resident alien status
9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
10. Works cooperatively with all schools in district
11. Reports to, and consults with, the Director of Special Services on an ongoing basis
12. Consults and collaborates with the Child Study Team on an ongoing basis
13. Schedules regular consultations with classroom teachers Behaviorist
14. Provides professional development to targeted staff, on all aspects of school programming with special educational programs: a. Delivery of Instruction b. Behavior Management of Students c. Data Collection [Applied Behavioral Analysis]
15. Develops IEP goals and objectives and uses paraprofessionals to assist with implementing goals, as appropriate
16. Develops related behavioral goals
17. Consults with staff to assist parents regarding students' behavioral goals
18. Prepares and presents parent workshops 10.Assists case managers in guiding parents in acquiring services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities [DDD] 11.Provides Social Skills Training for students 12.Assists, upon request by Director of Special Services, in the development of Functional Behavioral Assessments [FBA] and Behavior Intervention Plans [BIP] 13.Remains updated on matters regarding behavioral management strategies and programs to be used with MD/Autistic students such as Applied Behavioral Analysis 14.Assists in the design and implementation of staff development as outlined by the Director of Special Services. 15.Provides consultation to school staff and representatives of community services and agencies with reference to students who are experiencing social and emotional difficulties 16.Interprets behavioral assessments for school staff and parents 17.Serves as a consultant to administrators and special services staff on student behavioral issues 18.Provides support to students, staff and administrators during school crises, as needed 19.Attends evening programs (i.e., Back to School Nights, ABA workshops) annually 20.Carries out their job responsibility in a professional manner and to the best of their ability 21.Performs additional responsibilities as identified with the Director of Special Services 22.Carries out such other professional duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent and/or his/her designee TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month position, salary and work year pursuant to OBEA collective bargaining agreement. Behaviorist EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and the board's policy on evaluation of certified staff. PROPOSED: May 10, 2016 ADOPTED: May 17, 2016 REVISED: Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record; employee in regular contact with pupils; grounds for disqualification from employment; exception N.J.S.A. 18A:7F Comprehensive Education Improvement and Financing Act N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 Officers and employees in general N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 et seq. School Ethics Act N.J.S.A. 18A:27-10 Non-tenured teaching staff member; offer of employment for next succeeding year or notice of termination before May 15 N.J.S.A. 18A:28-5 Tenure of teaching staff members N.J.S.A. 18A:28-6 Tenure upon transfer or promotion N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-1.1, et seq. Professional Licensure N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-11.1, et seq. Administrative Certification N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9.1 Endorsements on the Instructional Certificate N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-12.1, et seq. Endorsements on the Educational Services Certificate N.J.A.C. 6A:32-5.1 Seniority N.J.A.C. 6A:8.1, et seq. Standards and Assessment N.J.A.C. 6A:10-6.1 et seq. Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members other than Teachers and Principals