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BurJuman Mall · 2 months ago

Behavior Analyst BCBA

Lexington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

BurJuman Mall is seeking a Behavior Analyst BCBA to collaborate with the IEP team to provide educational and behavioral programming. The role involves assessing students, developing curriculum, implementing behavior support plans, and training staff in Applied Behavior Analysis.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Special Education Teacher to identify appropriate assessments at both intake of new students and annually as part of the IEP planning process

Conduct and review annual assessment measures appropriate to each student. Annual assessments may include, but are not limited to functional behavioral assessments, the VB-MAPP, and the Essentials for Living

Assist in training staff to implement and interpret the results of behavior analytic assessments (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS, AFLS)

Prepare and present student assessment, data, and goals at Internal Student Review (ISR), Pre-IEP and IEP meetings

Collaborate with the IEP team to develop and implement observable and measurable IEP goals for each student

Lead the IEP team in the development of IEP goals to address behavioral excesses and deficits

Assist with identifying acquisition, generalization, and maintenance targets for IEP goals

Complete sections of progress reports and report cards related to the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior

Solicit and document caregiver input during IEP development in a systematic manner

Develop and implement empirically-supported, behavior analytic programs for a variety of adaptive, meaningful skills

Collaborate with Special Education teacher to develop teaching programs for IEP goals

Ensure programs are individualized to each student

Use behavior analytic teaching methods (e.g., discrete trial training, incidental teaching/natural environment training) when appropriate

Ensure that schedules of reinforcement are individualized and specific to each program

Differentially reinforce student skills (language, independence, choice making, etc.)

Establish and maintain instruction that is delivered in accordance with current VIA School protocols

Train assigned classroom staff to implement behavior analytic programs before introducing them into the classroom

Attend, at least quarterly, meetings with related & related service providers

Collaborate with Special Education Teacher to ensure program instructions align with the BSP (e.g., error correction, schedule of reinforcement)

Solicit and document input from caregivers on teaching procedures, program outcomes, skill maintenance, and generalization in a systematic manner

Collaborate with the IEP team to develop and monitor student transitions to lesser restrictive environments

Develop and implement a new behavior support plan within 30 days of admission

Use functional behavioral assessments to inform all interventions for challenging behavior

Develop and monitor empirically-supported interventions for challenging behavior through a behavior support plan, as appropriate (i.e., reinforcing alternative responses, including proactive strategies)

Review and revise behavior support plans when changes to the plan are indicated by the data, minimally every 6 months

Train staff on the implementation of behavior support plans prior to their introduction into the classroom

Complete functional analyses for student challenging behavior, as appropriate

Provide regular feedback to staff on the implementation of challenging behavior support plans and on challenging behavior data collection

Teach staff about the conditions under which antecedent strategies, direct interventions, and physical management should and should not be used with assigned students

Monitor all program data weekly, and make data-based teaching decisions (moving targets into and out of maintenance, beginning generalization, etc.)

Attend, lead, and take notes on classroom meetings (morning check-ins, data review meetings, etc.)

Review and/or collect IOA data on a monthly basis

Conduct electronic data collection audits at 3 and 6 months of IEP commencement

Provide family members with data summarizing student progress at least once every quarter

Provide parents with regular opportunities to meet with staff, observe their student, and receive training

All parent training should align with VIA policies and procedures

Participate in parent meetings (progress reports, new student intakes, etc.)

Provide ongoing parent contact support as needed

Regularly measure and provide feedback on classroom staff’s performance in line with VIA’s protocols and procedures

Provide training on the techniques of ABA to both classroom and related service staff members

Participate in Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), SPED, & Behavior Technician interviews if requested

Collaborate with the Special Education teacher to complete behavior technician biannual performance evaluations

Provide RBT supervision in accordance with current BACB standards for all assigned staff

Schedule observations and trainings

Administer RBT competencies

Audit RBT tracking sheets monthly to ensure RBTs are meeting 5% supervised service hours requirement

Provide field experience hours and supervision to BCBA/BCaBA candidates, as needed

Deliver VIA’s new hire training to all assigned new staff members

Assist with research protocols as needed

Maintain BCBA and Virginia license

Assist in providing and developing ongoing staff development opportunities

When opportunities arise, present data at conferences

Take a leadership role at all times (e.g., in classroom, community outing, staff meetings, & program events) and serve as an ambassador for VIA

Ensure classroom staff adhere to VIA policies and procedures

Develops staffing and student classroom schedules according VIA systems

Demonstrates problem-solving (solutions to challenges) and mediates conflict with staff members

Maintains a well-organized work environment and ensures that the presentation of electronic data collection logs, client graphs, billing notes, supplies, and materials is professional and in-line with VIA’s standards

Implements relevant performance management systems consistently

Champions special projects as requested by the Directors

Qualification

Board Certified Behavior AnalystApplied Behavior AnalysisVirginia license in Behavior AnalysisMaster’s degree in related fieldEvidence-based strategiesTraining skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Master's degree in special education, psychology, or a related field

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Valid Virginia license in Behavior Analysis

Extensive knowledge and skills in applied behavior analysis and evidence-based strategies for learners with autism and other developmental disabilities