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Multiple Positions ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Behavior Intervention Specialist (BCBA) RESPONSIBLE TO: Exceptional Education Supervisor JOB GOAL: To assist school personnel in assessing and implementing an effective program to address behaviors of students. QUALIFICATIONS: • Valid Alabama Teacher’s Certificate with endorsement in special education. • Completed certification in Applied Behavior Analysis and/or Board Certified Behavior Analyst. • Minimum of 3 years experience working with students with autism, communication disorders, developmental delays, and/or behavioral concerns. • Experience in writing and implementing effective behavior plans. • Trained in prevention and management of aggressive behavior. • Team leadership experience. • Knowledge of effective strategies for academic, communication, and behavior intervention. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Participates as a team member in the identification of and assessment of students’ social, behavioral, emotional, and academic problems. • Works in collaboration with the Exceptional Education Supervisor, psychometrist, and other district administrators in identifying and prioritizing district behavioral needs, interventions, etc. • Works in coordination with teachers, administrators, consultants, and other appropriate professionals in conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and in developing a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). • Provides staff training and support in behavior management strategies. • Assists in the design, implementation, and follow-up of behavioral management programs for students to remediate behavioral and social problems. • Models and coaches staff in behavior management strategies. • Demonstrates and teaches effective communication skills. • Performs and models de-escalation techniques when an individual is exhibiting escalated and/or aggressive behavior toward himself/herself or toward staff. • Provides social skills training to students in such areas as anger management, social skills enhancement, conflict resolution, and appropriate peer interactions. • Analyzes behavioral data and collaboratively writes Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) to address behaviors that need to be increased or decreased. • Trains teachers in the documenting and analyzing behavioral data. • Plans and confers with the classroom teacher concerning any behavioral, social, or personal problems affecting students. • Assists with evaluation of students in the areas of autism, communication, social skills, sensory issues, etc. • Consults with school and district personnel, and parents. • Maintains frequent and substantive communication with staff. • Complies with local, state, and federal regulations regarding special education records, reports, and services. • Cooperates with all teacher regulations and responsibilities in the school. • Complete certification in Managing Crisis Safely strategies and techniques and help train ACS staff yearly. • Performs other duties as assigned by Exceptional Education Supervisor. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policies on evaluation of personnel. SALARY: Appropriate placement on current salary schedule.