Newtown Public Schools Position:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst -

PAL Program Location:

Sandy Hook School Salary Range:

$80,000 - $85,000

Start Date:

Immediately Responsibilities  Collaborate with Special education teachers, regular education teachers and related service providers to develop IEP goals that are measurable and defined as well as determine appropriate accommodations and modifications to support student participation in general education activities.  Consult with regular education staff to implement inclusion programming and behavior intervention strategies.  Participate in parent meetings and support families in generalization of academic and behavioral skills across settings.  Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings and PPTs to support teams in reviewing progress and data and assisting with transition planning between grade levels, programs and schools.  Interact with administrative staff and support personnel as it relates to the students on caseload.  Develop online data collection systems and programming aligned with student IEP goals and behavior data collection and regularly review skill acquisition and behavior data to make modifications as needed.  Complete functional behavior assessments, develop behavior intervention plans and provide consistent and continuous training on behavior intervention plans.  Respond to crisis situations and provide behavior management support, when appropriate.  Supervise and train behavior therapists.  Develop competency checklists and conduct staff competency assessments.  Collaborate with other BCBAs to develop and present professional development activities for district staff and behavior therapists.  Complete staff assignments for the school year and any extended year services.  Manage staff call outs and student coverage  Interview behavior therapist applicants for open positions on direct caseload.

QUALIFICATION

 Holds the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification  Holds a State of Connecticut Behavior Analysis License (LBA)  5 years of experience preferred working as a BCBA  Proficient in online data collection systems (Ensora) and AAC systems. The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you! Interested candidates must apply online through the following link: https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.