School Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst

irector of Special Education

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. None

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

1. Master’s Degree in Behavior Analysis, SPED, Psychology, or related field

Experience:
• 5 years of experience in direct behavioral services to children aged 4-18 preferred not required
• 3 to 5 years of successful teaching experience with 2 years of successful experience teaching students with Behavioral concerns preferred not required

Certificates/Licenses:

1. BCBA or BCBA-O Credential Required

2. Eligibility for CDE License with BCBA endorsement

3. Current Colorado Teaching License preferred

4. Valid Colorado Driver’s license

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

1. Demonstrates effective organizational, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

2. Demonstrates punctuality and good attendance

3. Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, including proper use of equipment

4. Reports all unsafe conditions/activities to supervisor, Human Resources or Risk management

5. Demonstrates aptitude and interest for the work to be performed

6. Follows appropriate District policies and procedures

7. Meets deadlines

8. Demonstrates flexibility working at various sites across the District and in the community, including before and after school hours

9. Demonstrates confidentiality as related to job

10. Develops and maintains professional working relations with other District employees

11. Develops and maintains knowledge of autism through active participation in staff development and professional growth

12. Attends IST Team meetings

13. Provides own transportation in order to perform essential functions of the job

14. Continual compliance with regulations, rules, and statutes related to Colorado State Board of Education Rules and Regulations, Colorado Department of Education and Colorado State Law

JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrates the ability to teach alternative learning skills and problem-solving to students with autism or characteristics of students with significant emotional/behavioral disorders

2. Demonstrates the ability to assist teaching staff to modify, adapt or change academic course content and materials according to students’ needs

3. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible with changing schedules, locations, and duties

4. Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills

5. Demonstrates the ability to use various teaching strategies with students of diverse abilities and learning styles

6. Demonstrates the ability to create and implement standards-based lesson plans that embed strategies for working with students on the autism spectrum in an appropriate and effective manner

7. Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary professional team

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists teams in conducting functional behavioral assessments for individual students in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations

2. Monitors and tracks progress to ensure positive outcomes for students

3. Creates and assists district staff with the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans and other appropriate programs for students who present behavior/learning challenges

4. Serves as a resource for information regarding laws, regulations, and procedures related to applied behavior analysis, special education, and behavior

5. Designs, develops, and implements behavioral supports and services rooted in ABA methodology for students

6. Participates in referral decisions with the Special Education Administrative Team

7. Provides consultation and direct service to building programs and students

8. Provides direct supervision to RBTs employed by the district and graduate students pursuing BCBA certification. Supervision is provided according to Behavior Analyst Certification Board requirements in order to maintain individual supervision, as well as to ensure high-quality services, to improve overall program efficiency and functioning

9. Leads district-wide programs on educational programming, behavior intervention, and data-based decision making

10. Supervises graduate students pursuing BCBA certification, ensuring compliance with certification board requirements and high-quality services

11. Leads special education behavior and Autism teams, including program planning, training, and evaluation. Participates in referral decisions and supports special education initiatives

12. Develops materials and resources for staff using evidence-based methodologies such as ABA. Coordinates professional development activities

13. Prepares reports documenting assessments and treatments. Analyzes data for decision-making in behavioral health

14. Collaborates with external agencies to promote pro-social skills

15. Provides ongoing District and building in-service and staff development training and support to assist in serving students appropriately on the autism spectrum

16. Provides direct support and/or IEP service time as needed

17. Maintains records and completes all information necessary for the District data management system or required by state and federal agencies

18. Models an effective understanding and respect for diversity and inclusion

19. Incorporates legal rights and due process for children with special needs

20. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, get along with co-workers, and deal with colleagues in a professional manner

21. Demonstrates a positive attitude towards change

22. Performs such other tasks as may, from time to time, be assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Certain positions within the District may impose additional physical demands. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger; handle and feel; reach with hands and arms; taste and smell; and talk and hear. The employee may also need to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to exert average or above average physical activities in the Center Based Special Education programs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to inclement weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions pursuant to applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $64,290.00 per year

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person