Special Education Board Certified Behavior Consultant (BCBA)

General Description of the Role

The role of the Board Certified Behavior Consultant (BCBA) provides both direct services and interventions to students as well as consultation and collaboration with school personnel including but not limited to teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, school psychologists, and other district staff. The BCBA works in schools to conduct behavioral assessments for the special education evaluation process, develop intervention plans, and support students with behavioral challenges and adaptive skills. The BCBA reports directly to the Special Education Director and the building leaders in the districts within the Administrative Unit.

Qualifications Required

Education: Hold a Master's Degree in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, School Social Work, School Psychology, School Counseling or other related field

Licensure: Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Education Teaching License OR a Special Service Provider license, Must have completed an 8-hour supervision CEU to be able to supervise RBTs

Supervisor: Special Education Director

Contract Days: 220

Compensation: 55,480 - 110,085 DOE

Status: Exempt

Working Conditions: Heavy lifting; frequent travel required, including overnights; management and de-escalation of students with challenging behaviors

Specific Skills Preferred

• Strong computer skills including Google- GMail, Calendar, GMeet, Drive, Forms, Slides, Sheets, MS Office: Excel,
• Word, PowerPoint
• Strong customer relations skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with team members
• Leadership skills that support program objectives
• Ability to supervise, instruct, motivate, and solve problems with co-workers
• Effective teaching skills
• Thorough understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment needs at all school levels
• Understanding of the IEP process
• Experience with and commitment to diverse and special populations, including Student with disabilities: students with trauma and psychological dysfunctions, English Language Learners, and those affected by Autism

Major Areas of Responsibility and Duties Specific to this Job

• Provide parent support and training.
• Skills in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs),
• Developing of individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs),
• Skills Training teachers and staff on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and strategies
• Support multiple school districts within the Administrative Unit
• Knowledge of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) strategies
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, especially IDEA, Section 504 and Colorado House Bill 22-1260 (Access to Medically Necessary Services For Students) is required
• Experience supervising Registered Behavior Technicians is highly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills required
• Application and knowledge of data driven interventions focused on improving student behavioral outcomes
• Ability to collect, monitor and interpret data
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information

Policy

• Implement and enforce existing CO River BOCES Policies and Procedures, specifically related to ECEA and IDEA.
• Personnel support, recruit, and training of Registered Behavioral Technicians
• Conduct Staff in-service and professional development as related to addressing challenging behaviors.

Other Duties

• Be responsible for an effective public relations program regarding the Administrative Unit
• Oversee completion of reports, evaluations, and other reports deemed necessary

Professionalism

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:

• Manages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations)
• Consistently acts in ways that directly support various missions (CO River BOCES, CDE, schools, districts)
• Effectively maintains relationships at multiple levels (individual, team, CO River BOCES, schools, districts)
• Delivers significant, noteworthy contributions to team and organizational goals
• Responds to districts
• Is respectful and collaborative
• Handles disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner that does not result in decreased effectiveness over time
• Enhances the image of public education
• Displays a willingness to learn new information
• Maintains ethics, legal responsibility, and confidentiality
• Follows organizational and district policies

Communication

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

• Displays effective interpersonal skills (has rapport with all, knows roles of co-workers, promotes information exchange such as through parent/teacher conferences or newsletters)
• Uses strong verbal communication and strong listening skills
• Uses appropriate written communication that is constructed with the purpose, audience, and intent in mind and with proper writing conventions and mechanics
• Applies the appropriate mode of communication (e-mail, written, telephone, face to face, text, video conference) for specific situations
• Maintains composure during difficult conflict situations
• Communicates job related problems and difficulties to immediate supervisor

Relationships

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

• Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct
• Actively contributes to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility (give and take) in team discussions, activities, and decision making
• When appropriate, seeks first to understand
• Is able to effectively give and receive constructive feedback
• Understands and conveys one’s role within each school setting

Job Competency

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

• Meets all licensing requirements for the position
• Consistently meets all expectations listed in the job description
• Support delivery of services as determined by student PLP, IEP or 504 instructional schedules

Personal Growth Progress

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

• Takes input and direction from the CR BOCES Special Education Director
• Stays current on professional knowledge and technical skills through training opportunities and participation in relevant professional committees and organizations
• Formulates goals that reflect the organization’s strategic theme and include specific, measurable outcomes instead of just completing activities
• Demonstrates objective and measurable achievement of individual goals

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $55,408.00 - $110,085.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Parachute, CO 81635 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Parachute, CO 81635: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Parachute, CO 81635