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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Behavior Analyst - Hawaii District-South Special Education/Special Services

Hawaii District-South Special Education Special Services

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$6,535/mo - $7,952/mo

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, and they are seeking a Behavior Analyst for the Hawaii District-South Special Education/Special Services. The role involves program planning, development, and implementation of behavioral analysis services for students, collaborating with school personnel, and providing clinical supervision to ABA paraprofessionals.

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Responsibilities

Actively participates in program planning, development, and implementation activities

Develops and maintains resource materials

Determines compliance with behavior analysis standards

Conducts research into changes in best practices; laws, rules, and regulations; community concerns; etc. and evaluates their impact on program goals and priorities

Identifies problems or issues and addresses or anticipates specific needs

Consults with teachers and other school personnel regarding the student’s behavior, recommended interventions, and alternatives for addressing behavior

Performs ABA services indicated on the student’s IEP, such as conducting FBA and developing BIP

Observes students in the educational setting and conducts functional behavior and other educationally relevant assessments

Collaborates with other professionals and related service providers to administer developmental and functional skills assessment for program development

Designs behavioral data collection systems, monitors collection, analyzes, and engages in evidence based instructional decision-making

Observes, measures, and documents intervention progress and utilizes evidence-based training methods with staff and students, such as Behavioral Skills Training (BST)

Facilitates an understanding of behavior principles for school personnel, parents, and other stakeholders

Provides clinical supervision over qualified ABA paraprofessionals (e.g., BTs) by observing, training, and developing performance expectations and delivering feedback. Provides training to Department paraprofessionals aspiring to become qualified ABA paraprofessionals

Guides behavioral case conceptualization, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making repertoires of the BT

Oversees and evaluates the effects of behavioral service being delivered by the BT

Reviews written materials (e.g., behavior programs, data sheets, reports, etc.) and completes BACB’s Competency Assessment or similar performance evaluation requirement of the current national credentialing organization

Qualification

Behavior AnalysisApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)Clinical SupervisionData Collection SystemsSupervisory SkillsResearch SkillsCollaborationCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

Required

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in behavior analysis, education, or psychology in an acceptable field of study

Three (3) years of progressively responsible post-master's professional experience teaching, counseling and/or providing therapy to individuals with emotional behavioral, or mental health concerns and/or their families

At least one (1) year must have included providing ABA services to individuals with disabilities

Possession of a valid State of Hawaii license in Behavior Analysis issued by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Possession of a current, valid driver's license

Demonstrate the aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments that involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects

Preferred

Possession of a doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in behavior analysis, education, or psychology may be substituted for all of the Experience Requirement

Benefits

Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.

Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.

Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.

Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.

Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.

Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.

Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.

Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.