Title of Position:       

Long Term Substitute BCBA

 

Anticipated Dates:

October 31, 2024 - January 30, 2025

 

Salary:                                          

$300 per day                             

 

Organizational Relationship

or Line of Authority:                         

Director of Student Services and through him/her the Building Principal

 

General Responsibilities:    

The BCBA specialist will be the individual who works with classroom teachers, specialists and support staff to assist in developing, implementing and monitoring behavioral and educational IEP goals with students who are on the autism spectrum and/or have behavioral challenges.                                                                                     

 

Statement of Duties:

• Assist teachers in writing and implementing educational programs for students on the autism spectrum and/or have behavioral challenges 
• Write behavioral programs based on a functional behavioral assessment to determine the function of behavior noted 
• Research and implement specific behavior analytic curriculum models that have been shown to provide favorable outcomes for children on the autism spectrum, and/or have behavioral challenges
• Develop training programs and professional development opportunities for teachers and support staff addressing characteristics of and working with students on the autism spectrum and/or have behavioral challenges, including, but not limited to training and PD for teachers and support staff in ABA, teachers relative to the ABLLS and also assisting with administration of the ABLLS.
• Assist in the administration of the ABLLS, as needed
• Develop professional development activities for teachers and support staff relative to ABA, as well as other approaches
• Work with teachers in the writing of  programs, development of data sheets, and the graphing and analysis of data
• Work with teachers to develop models and programs that can coordinate the school/home component of the learning plans
• Work with teachers to develop appropriate reports relative to student progress related to student data
• Complete assessments as needed
• Collaborate with colleauges and administration to improve programs and procedures
• Any other reasonable duties assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

Qualified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst [BCBA credentials] required

Master’s degree required

Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) Preferred

 

Abilities:

• Technology Use – School System Data base, standard Microsoft and Google products and web-based sites.
• Written and Oral Comprehension and Expression — Read and understand information in writing and listen to and understand spoken information and ideas. Able to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.
• Team Player— Being respectful as part of a team and displaying constructive, collaborative behaviors.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solving problems.
• Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, and sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities or employment practices.