Behavior Analyst - Student Achievement Resource Center - United States Jobs Opening

September 17, 2024

Cherry Creek School District

FULL TIME

Behavior Analyst - Student Achievement Resource Center

FLSA CLASSIFICATION : Exempt
COMPENSATION PLAN : Certified/Licensed
PAY RANGE : Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule
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SUPERVISOR : Director of Special Education Mental Health
LAST UPDATED : 01/23/2023

JOB SUMMARY : Support school teams with the implementation of skill acquisition and behavior support strategies aligned with current best practices from the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Attend to responsibilities and duties within the Autism Severe Needs Team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only and are subject to flexibility dependent on organizational needs.

Develop positive behavioral supports utilizing evidence-based interventions appropriate for a school setting; train staff to use interventions and monitor with fidelity. [Daily, 20%]
Use progress monitoring data to make program changes that incorporate behavior analytic strategies and interventions. [Daily, 15%]
Support a classroom environment that fosters embedded communication and social skills. [Daily, 10%]
Consult, collaborate, and support school teams in creating and implementing with fidelity behavior intervention, including completion of Functional Behavioral Assessments. [Daily, 10%]
Collect, graph, and analyze student data from a functional behavioral assessment and write reports summarizing the results. [Weekly, 10%]
Implement individual and classroom-wide strategies, interventions, etc. to increase adaptive behaviors and the development of functionally equivalent alternative responses. [Weekly, 5%]
Design, implement, and evaluate environmental modifications to produce socially significant improvements in human behavior. [Weekly, 5%]
Maintain a schedule for direct work with students. [Weekly, 5%]
Assess a student’s instructional needs and develop appropriate programming. [Weekly, 5%]
Confer with parents on an ongoing basis and as a part of the collaborative team. [Weekly, 5%]
Develop tools and work with staff to collect progress-monitoring data on behavioral goals. [Monthly, 5%]
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The minimum amounts of formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be met for a candidate to be considered for a position

Master's degree in behavioral science or related field
One (1) year of professional work experience with applied behavioral science
Experience working with students with autism, emotional/behavioral disorders, and/or intellectual disabilities
Advanced knowledge of data analysis
Advanced knowledge of the special education evaluation and IEP process
Intermediate oral and written communication skills
Intermediate organizational skills and attention to detail
Advanced interpersonal relations and teamwork skills
Advanced problem-solving skills
Advanced skills in behavioral assessment and positive behavior support plan development
Advanced report writing skills in order to document assessment, intervention, and IEP-related information
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire

MINIMUM CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : The minimum certifications and licenses that must be met, valid, and unexpired for a candidate to be considered for a position

Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Adjunct Authorization with BCBA® endorsement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Any job-related formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, licenses, and other criteria that are inessential and in addition to the minimum qualifications, certifications, and licenses

Two (2) years of professional work experience with applied behavioral science
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS : The physical exertion, cognitive capacities, and work environments required to perform a position’s duties and responsibilities