Behavior Support Specialist-BCBA-Early Childhood

Description

Qualifications :

Must possess a MA degree in Special Education, Psychology or a related area

Must possess BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) certification or NY State Licensed Behavior Analyst

Must possess NYS certification in Special Education or related area

Must possess expertise in instruction, curriculum, and positive behavior supports for individuals with autism and / or developmental disability

Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities :

Provide behavioral support intervention to classroom staff

Provide special instruction to students with disabilities with specific emphasis on social emotional development and PBIS

Complete FBA’s, develop BIP’s, update BIP’s quarterly

Provide training on DDI’s policy on challenging behaviors, ABA, PBIS, BIP’s

Provide supervision to colleagues pursuing the BCBA credential

Provide parent training

Complete educational evaluations

Provides Teacher coverage as necessary

Essential Functions :

Must be able to modify the area to secure safety of children

Ability to move / transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table

Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement

Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment

Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect / respond to fire alarms

Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing

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