Position Title:Analyst - Board Certified Behavior 11moFLSA Status:ExemptSalary Grade, if non-union:N/APay Grade, if union:Teacher Salary ScheduleNon-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement:Teacher's UnionOur Mission:The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity.Custom Job Purpose:This position will work with students, parents, teachers and school administrators to assist with students who struggle with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities. The implementation will often involve collaboration with school-based and district level teams to develop and implement appropriate behavior management techniques with school based and district personnel.Essential Functions of this JobThis employee will provide behavioral analysis and direct service to support the successful implementation of collaboratively developed behavioral plans. Specific Responsibilities will include:
Conducting initial Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and utilizing other assessment strategies to develop behavior plans for individual students. These plans must be able to be implemented by parents, teachers and other school personnel who also work with the student.
Teaching, modeling and coaching the implementation of the plans.
Collecting behavioral data to evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies and facilitating the use of this data to inform decisions.
Developing and facilitating reinforcement-based classroom management systems.
Assisting in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (EPs).
Consulting with school-based staff to develop behavioral contingencies and routines for effective student participation in many non-classroom environments (ex. Lunchroom, School Bus, car drop off, etc.).
Assisting to develop and implement crisis management plans including CPI.
File and retain all documantation related to all services provided to students including, but not limited to, any insurance or Medicaid claims.
Maintaining BCBA or BCBA certification and certification in district approved crisis intervention techniques.The ability to provide consultation that addresses the educational and behavioral needs of students is crucial; The BCBA will consult and collaborate with parents, students outside agencies, and school personnel. Will also serve as an active member of school-based Problem-Solving Teams when possible.
Non-Essential Functions of this JobPerforms other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Considerable knowledge of: consultation; an understanding of behavioral assessment and intervention; program planning/evaluation; effective oral and written communication; ability to make sound professional decisions. Bilingual/bi-literate preferred.Education, Experience and/or Certification/License RequirementsBoard Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or master's degree with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education or related field. Or, bachelor's Degree and BCBA certification, or has completed the BACB approved course sequence for BCBA certification or currently enrolled and with six credit hours completed in a master's program with a BACB verified course sequence.Work Context:Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones, and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with students, internal and external contacts, and with the public.Physical Environment:Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting, standing, walking, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds. Requires travel to schools and worksites within the district and infrequently out-of-town travel with reimbursement in accordance with district policy.Local Code:10356EEO5:43The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.
