District Behavioral Specialist-BCBA

Overall Purpose

The role of the District Behavioral Specialist on Special Assignment exists to reduce disproportionality in behavioral outcomes across the school district by delivering targeted, equity-centered behavioral support services. This includes conducting in-depth behavioral observations, Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and developing responsive Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) that reflect the diverse needs of students. The specialist leads in-service training for faculty and staff to build capacity in culturally responsive practices, data-informed decision-making, and inclusive behavior management strategies. Through collaborative consultation with educators, administrators, and community partners, the specialist fosters systemic change that promotes equitable access to educational opportunities and mental health supports for all students—especially those historically overrepresented in exclusionary discipline.

BCBA Experience Required

ABA Experience Preferred

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the development and implementation of appropriate behavior management techniques/behavior intervention plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors.
• Maintains behavior data and creates graphical data representations and reports for progress monitoring of students.
• Collaborates with teachers, administrators, and parents to provide research-based and/or peer-reviewed interventions.
• Works collaboratively with administrators to identify professional development needs regarding effective interventions, trauma-informed care, FBAs/BIPs processes, data collection processes, MindSet, etc.
• Assists with student crisis management and debriefs crisis teams in situations requiring advanced control procedures.
• Completes all reporting requirements as mandated by the district (i.e., restraint and seclusion, assessments, behavioral data).
• Serves as a member of the schools PBIS Team.
• Collaborates with school administrators, counselors, behavior interventions, psychologists, social workers, and other staff to ensure a cohesive wrap-around support plan is developed and implemented for students with challenging behaviors.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field through research, staff development, and attendance at conferences.

Competencies

• Skills-based Competencies: Adhering to safety practices and procedures; analyzing data; applying physical restraint practices; facilitating meetings; operating standard office equipment and office technology; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; using curriculum and instructional techniques.
• Knowledge-based Competencies: Age appropriate activities/behaviors; assessment instruments and techniques; classroom instructional media and technology; cultural differences of student population; health standards and hazards; job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; knowledge of community resources; methods of instruction and training; recordkeeping and record retention practices; school safety and security practices; stages of child development; treatment modalities.
• Ability-based Competencies: Adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; organizing tasks; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; working with frequent interruptions.

Requirements

• Three (3) years’ successful teaching experience
• Master’s degree or higher in education, psychology, behavior analysis, or related field
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification Required

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
• Significant fine finger dexterity
• 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing

Continuing Education/Training

Maintains all certifications and licenses