Board Certified Behavior Analyst

About the role

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will support Aspire East Palo Charter School in East Palo Alto, CA. Aspire operates a network of high-performing charter schools across California, aiming to prepare scholars for success in college, career, and life.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource under the direction of the Regional Director of Special Education and/or Program Specialists.
• Develops, supports, and provides differentiated training and coaching opportunities to school staff, District staff, and families regarding schoolwide positive behavior support, classroom management, functional behavior assessment, behavior support plans, alternatives to suspension, and cultural and linguistic considerations in behavior and discipline.
• Collaborates with District and school staff in problem-solving individual, classroom, and school-wide behavioral challenges.
• Promotes and supports a team approach in behavior support planning and implementation among the school community, teachers, paraprofessionals, students, and parents.
• Regularly collects and analyzes behavioral data to guide decisions regarding individual student supports, classrooms, and school-wide systems.
• Collaborate with the special education team to design and implement behavior intervention strategies and programs.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) assessments as required by IDEA, and provide behavior consultation to IEP team members, including support in drafting a strong behavior intervention plan and behavior data tracking systems.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other staff regarding any accommodations/modifications needed for a specific child.
• Establish and monitor necessary caseloads, work with schools and other staff to plan assessments and meetings; reports, and assignments promptly and efficiently.
• Design and support the development of Behavior Intervention Plans, including IEP behavior goals.
• Participate as a member of the IEP team, contributing behavior evaluation findings and collaborating with all members of the team to develop behavior intervention plans and/or goals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools Equity Beliefs, and mission, vision, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Travels across the region to support schools and travels across regions for team meetings and professional development, when needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, behavioral analysis, social work, or related field.
• BCBA certification or has completed the BCBA-approved course sequence (must obtain certification within 2 years of employment).
• 2 years of experience with behavioral support evaluation and services for people with developmental disabilities.
• CPI certification desired.
• At least 1 year of full-time experience with ABA therapy.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual desired.

Additional

Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.