Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Auburn School District Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Reports To: Building Administrator Unit Classification: Auburn Education Association Duties and responsibilities:

Plans

and

supports

implementation

of

behavioral

programming

for

students

including:

development

of

appropriate

assessment

and

intervention

methods,

consultation

from

team

members

and

others

in

the

field,

implement

ethical

and

effective

behavior

analytic

intervention

based

on

published

research

and

designs

and

delivers

instruction

in

behavior

analysis.

Plans

and

supports

crisis

response

and

management

for

students

who

are

experiencing

significant

behavioral

and

emotional

challenges.

Provide

supervision

to

Behavior

Technicians

and

district

staff

seeking

BCBA

certification.

Design

and

provide

or

supervise

intensive

direct

behavior

analytic

interventions

service

to

appropriate

students.

Provide

observation

and

intervention

support

on

a

short

term

or

ongoing

basis

for

students

in

behavioral

crisis.

Develop

program

design

utilizing

chaining,

shaping

and

imitation

to

teach

alternative

behaviors

for

students

with

behaviors

with

high

intensity,

duration

and

frequency.

Collaborate

with

community

and

state

agencies

and

resources.

Provide

specific

professional

development

training

with

all

staff

and

parents

on

high

intensity

student

behavior

plans

to

build

capacity.

Provide

BCBA

support

during

Extended

School

Year.

Perform

other

duties

as

assigned

by

the

supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

Master's

degree

in

Special

Education

or

related

field.

Board

Certified

Behavior

Analyst

(BCBA)

certification

through

the

Behavior

Analyst

Certification

Board

(BACB).

Completion

of

BCBA

supervision

training.

Must

hold

or

be

eligible

for

Washington

State

ESA

certification.

Experience

developing,

implementing,

and

monitoring

behavior

intervention

and

support

plans

for

students.

Experience

utilizing

behavioral

and

instructional

strategies

to

support

student

learning

and

positive

behavioral

outcomes.

Demonstrated

skill

in

collaboration

and

consultation

with

staff,

families,

and

multidisciplinary

teams.

Ability

to

individualize

supports

and

services

to

meet

student

needs.

Strong

organizational,

communication,

and

problem-solving

skills.

Ability

to

work

collaboratively

with

school

and

department

teams

to

accomplish

common

goals.

Demonstrated

ability

to

work

in

an

environment

committed

to

anti-racism

and

anti-bias

practices.

Ability

to

perform

all

duties

in

accordance

with

applicable

Board

policies,

district

procedures,

and

legal

requirements.

Ability

to

meet

and

maintain

punctuality

and

attendance

expectations.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated

understanding

of

the

principles

of

Applied

Behavior

Analysis

(ABA)

and

the

ability

to

apply

those

principles

within

public

school

settings

in

accordance

with

IDEA

and

Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Broad

knowledge

of

behavior

intervention

strategies

across

a

variety

of

student

learning environments.

Experience

coaching

and

supporting

school-based

staff

in

the

implementation

of

behavioral strategies and interventions. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity:

Ability

to

recognize

and

demonstrate

awareness

of

one's

own

cultural

identity

while

respecting and valuing the cultural identities of others.

Commitment

to

establishing

and

supporting

an

environment

that

promotes

cultural competence and equitable treatment of all staff, students, families, and community members.

Ability

to

support

and

promote

the

Auburn

School

District's

commitment

to

"Engage.

Educate. Empower With Equity and Excellence."

Ability

to

apply

culturally

responsive

practices

in

communication,

leadership,

conflict resolution, and decision-making.

Demonstrated

commitment

to

fostering

inclusive

environments

that

support

belonging, access, and positive outcomes for diverse student and staff populations. Working

Conditions:

Physical Requirements: The position is primarily school-based, requiring frequent interaction with students in both classroom and outdoor settings. The BCBA will be required to stand, walk, and engage in activities with students throughout the day. The role may involve occasional bending, lifting, or carrying up to 25 pounds, and the ability to move between classrooms or various school areas. There may also be physical exertion required to assist students during behavioral crises or mobility needs. Work Environment: Work is performed primarily indoors within a school environment, with some duties taking place outdoors or in other areas such as offices or community settings. The noise level is often moderate to loud, especially when engaging with students in crisis or in classroom settings. The BCBA will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of students, which may require managing challenging student behaviors. Effective collaboration with teachers, staff, parents, and administrators is essential. The position involves occasional exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and emotionally charged situations. The BCBA must be prepared to work in environments that require adaptability and patience in handling diverse behavioral challenges.