Job Description

Behavior Specialist

Location

Ocala, FL

Hours

Full-Time; hours not specified

Salary

$67,206.00 - $76,293.00 per year

POSITION SUMMARY:

Implement the District's philosophy of education and instructional programming in accordance with District policies and administrative guidelines, Florida Department of Education requirements, and provisions of State and Federal law.

Coordinate the development and implementation of appropriate behavior management techniques based on individual student functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans.

Model and assist with implementation of appropriate behavior management techniques based upon individual student behavior intervention plans and research-based practices in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in a position allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Manifest a professional code of ethics and values at all times
• Support activities designed to achieve priority goals identified through the District's strategic plan
• Conduct initial Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), review current FBA's annually, and conduct updated FBA's on a three-year cycle
• Write annual behavior intervention plans, monitor plan implementation and effectiveness for students, and assist in monitoring of graphical representation of student data to ensure student success
• Collaborate with school staff and parents/guardians to provide research-based and/or peer-reviewed interventions
• Consult with the transportation department with developing and implementing intervention strategies on the bus for students who are demonstrating disruptive behaviors while in route. Model intervention strategies by riding with students on the bus on an as needed basis
• Provide direct support to students using ABA-based methodologies to enhance teacher instruction and student learning
• Provide staff development opportunities for teachers, administrators, parents/guardians, and other professionals in the development implementation, and tracking of structured behavior plans
• Prepare appropriate parent/guardian notification, enter data on the use of advanced control procedures into the state reporting system (when indicated), and facilitate debriefing of school-based crisis teams in situations in which advanced control procedures are utilized
• Actively working towards Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) certification and maintain trainer certification in District approved crisis intervention techniques
• Assist Individual Education Plan (IEP) teams in the development of individualized social emotional goals and objectives that are observable, measurable, and can be successfully implemented at the school level
• Maintain current knowledge of requirements associated with laws governing Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as it relates eligibility criteria, placement, service, and responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

This position typically requires certain knowledge, skills, aptitude, training, and previous experience. Example(s):

• Accuracy Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Collaborative Nature Ability to work with others in a collaborative format to achieves a common goal(s)
• Communication Ability to communicate with others orally and in writing. Exhibit listening and comprehension skills. Keep others informed. Select and use appropriate communication methods
• Problem Solving Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems
• Technical Aptitude Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
• Working Under Pressure Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations in a timely manner.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution

Experience

• Applicant must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Option 1 : Master's degree and accepted into a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) approved course sequence for BCBA

• Option 2 : Bachelor's degree and accepted into a BACB approved course sequence for BCaBA certification

• Option 3 : Minimum of 2 years educational or ABA clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience that is deemed equal or superior to the forgoing requirements

Computer Skills

• Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology, as required for the position

Certificates and/or Licenses

• National certification in Behavior Analysis BCBA or BCaBA must be obtained within five years of the initial start date through coursework approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

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