BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)

Job Description:

MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mission Statement:

Middletown Public Schools cultivates the brilliance in each student.

Values and Belief Statements:

Empowerment: Middletown Public Schools empowers its students with the knowledge

and skills to create lives brimming with purpose, passion and fulfillment.

Community: Middletown Public Schools harnesses the power of community by

fostering an environment of mutual understanding and appreciation.

Growth: Middletown Public Schools encourages a culture of growth and exploration,

inspiring lifelong learners.

Authenticity: Middletown Public Schools embraces each person's authenticity and

cultivates an inclusive culture that brings about a sense of belonging.

Description: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Location: Elementary Schools

Broad Function:

The District-wide Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Consultant will provide development and direct supervision of Applied Behavior Analyst (ABA) and Intensive Case Management (ICM) programming in the district for a total of 40 hours of case supervision to programs in preschool through high school. In addition, the BCBA will provide direct service and consultation to staff members for students with challenging behaviors. Services may include: functional behavioral assessment, behavior plan development, development of individualized skill building curricula, staff and parent training, and consultation to all stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

• Experience working with students who have developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or emotional/behavioral disorders across grade levels required.
• Qualified to conduct appropriate screenings and assessments, including FBAS required.
• Understanding of Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) and data collection required.
• Written language, technology skill and interpersonal communication skills to support communication/collaboration among team members, with professional and community contacts, school staff and parents required.
• Familiarity with curriculum development and content area knowledge base and facility with modifying curriculum required.
• Strong organization, communication and leadership abilities and legal knowledge required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) certification required.
• Master's degree in Psychology/Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or related field required.
• Two years of experience working with children with special needs required.
• Experience in ABA, Verbal Behavior, and VB MAPP assessment strongly preferred.
• Experience in program coordination and evaluation preferred.