Behavior Change Specialist St. Coletta of Greater Washington 50 reviews

• Washington, DC 20003 In order to receive consideration for this position, please visit our website and apply online at https://www.stcoletta.org/behavior-change-specialist/. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Principal, the incumbent performs a full range of professional duties in support of the positive behavior program. Responsibilities include assessing students, analyzing data, developing appropriate and effective behavior support strategies, and developing and training staff on implementation. Other duties include the development and implementation of a school-wide staff development training program in areas such as positive approaches to behavior support, data collection, functional behavioral assessment, TEACCH and applied behavioral analysis. An important aspect of the job is gaining knowledge of and implementing the assigned students Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives as well as data collection and documentation of same. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Analysis of behaviors of concern; conduct functional behavioral assessments. * Provide behavioral consultation and technical assistance as needed. * Make recommendations for instructional techniques, modifications, adaptations, and materials based on the unique needs of the individual student. * Monitor the integrity of intervention implementation and student progress. * Develop and train others in positive behavior support strategies, adaptive skill training, positive reinforcement interventions and appropriate responses to behaviors of concern. * Provide individualized training in positive behavior support strategies, TEAACH, and ABA. * Supervise, train and direct the work assignment of the Behavioral Change Assistants. * Participate in IEP meetings for student requiring behavioral intervention and provide recommendations as appropriate. * Coordinate behavioral support services within the various Houses; provide crisis intervention as needed. * Develop and implement behavioral consultation and training services for student family members. * Plan, develop and implement a staff development training program in area of expertise. * Maintain confidentiality of parent, student and staff personal identifiable information. * Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of positive behavior support. * Considerable knowledge of disabilities and the associated challenges for students. * Considerable knowledge behavioral responses. * Considerable knowledge of TEACCH strategies and Applied Behavioral Analysis. * Knowledge of the IEP process as it relates to student services ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures. * Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports including Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. * Ability to work with parents, teachers, aides and specialists in developing a constructive and healthful learning environment. * Ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling and brisk walking, and which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (45 lbs.). * Requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing. * Successful completion of the required training courses within a specified period of time. * Tuberculosis screening to assure no significant risk to the health and safety of others. * Successfully passing a criminal background investigation and pre-employment and random drug screenings. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE M.S. or M.A. in Psychology or a related field and three years experience in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis on positive approaches to behavior change. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred. In order to receive consideration for this position, please visit our website and apply online at https://www.stcoletta.org/behavior-change-specialist/. Job Type: Full-time Experience: * Applied Behavior Analysis: 3 years Education: * Master's License: * Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 1 day ago - save job