Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Nashoba Regional School District Nashoba Regional School District - Bolton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Board Certified Behavior Analyst Nashoba Regional School District Nashoba Regional School District - Bolton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Nashoba Regional School District

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The BCBAwill collaborate with colleagues and administrators to support student learning and contribute to a positive school environment. Responsibilities also include participating in professional development opportunities and attending meetings as needed to support students, academic programs, and overall school initiatives. The Nashoba Regional School District inspires and challenges all learners to realize their unique potential and become active contributors to their community. Nashoba's core values remain constant, provide the foundation for our work, and influence how we conduct ourselves and engage with others. Our core values are academic achievement and personal growth; voice, choice and agency; lifelong learning; a safe, caring and inclusive community; collaborative partnerships; innovation; and a sense of belonging. The BCBA is employed without regard to age, physical, mental or psychiatric disability, genetics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status. NRSD welcomes employees with diverse racial, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences. Organizational Scope Reporting directly to the Building Principal and Director of Student Services, and through a lens of equity, and as appropriate for the grade level of students, the BCBA is mindful to integrate social emotional learning and culturally responsive awareness into their work. Position Responsibilities Evaluates students to determine individual student needs; Attends Team meetings and writes behavior goals and objectives for IEPs Engage in collaborative efforts to collect and analyze a variety of classroom-level quantitative and qualitative data in order to provide targeted instruction and monitor and support student progress toward instructional goals within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS); Develops and oversees ABA programming; Conducts initial and ongoing training for ABA technicians Collects data from Instructional Assistants and charts student progress; Conducts Instructional Assistant training and implementation of BIPs Conducts parent consultation and/or trainings; Completes Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and writes Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP); Trains and supports staff to complete FBAs and implement BIPs; Provides consultation and/or professional development for faculty as needed; Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner; Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so; Continues with personal professional development; Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required; The omission of specific duties here does not exclude them from the position's responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community. Must be able to assist in the protection of students and school property, and assist in fire and other emergencies or emergency drills as required by law and School Committee policy. The ability to work onsite in district schools and buildings is an essential function of this job. Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Physical Demands The physical requirements of this role vary based on assignment and the age of students served. In general, the position involves the ability to move throughout the classroom and school environment, including standing and walking for extended periods on hard surfaces. The role may also require occasionally lifting or moving items up to 25 pounds, as well as bending, reaching, and repositioning as needed. Work is primarily performed in a classroom setting and typically involves light physical activity. The environment includes regular interaction with students and staff, varying room temperatures, background noise, and frequent transitions or interruptions common in school settings. The position also requires the ability to use a computer and standard office equipment to support instruction and communication. Terms of Employment, Evaluation of Performance, and Salary Salary in accordance with the Unit A Salary Scale https://www.nrsd.net/page/nrsd-contracts. The minimum and maximum salary is based on the Bachelors level scale. Candidate review begins immediately. The BCBA is a Nashoba Regional School District Unit A position. Terms of employment, including evaluation and salary, are covered by the provisions of the Unit A collective bargaining agreement currently in effect.

Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Roann Demanche Nashoba Regional School District