bcba/ba - Naperville, United States - Turning Pointe Autism Foundation

Description

Position Summary:

The behavior analyst will utilize best practice methodology to plan, develop and monitor a variety of behavioral

support services to meet students' individual needs.

Essential Functions of the BCBA / Behavior Analyst*:

• Manages caseload per position objectives within assigned program
• Work with all students to develop and implement individual behavior plans for skill acquisition and negative behavior reduction in collaboration with team members
• Provide on-going, direct and indirect assessment of student behavior and skill acquisition
• Compile and analyze data on each student before and during implementation of each behavior plan identifying plan results
• Provide on-going assessment and evaluation of student needs and abilities
• Organize data and maintain all data logs
• Prepare graphical analysis and other necessary reports to support behavior plan implementation and skill acquisition programming
• Provide comprehensive oversight, technical support and feedback to staff in all areas of behavior and skill acquisition for students
• Demonstrate and train staff on appropriate methods of data collection, materials organization and observations
• Collaborate with the program director regarding data collection, skill acquisition and behavior plans
• Collaborate with classroom teacher(s) on skill acquisition interventions as needed
• Collaborate with the Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist to implement the sensory diet programs, communication plans and behavior plans for each student
• Support the classroom teacher and IBI's in the implementation of all behavior support protocols
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented behavior plan
• Collaborate with school team on modifying behavior plans accordingly to achieve desired results as identified in the IEP goals and objectives
• Keep all student information confidential and honor the legal protocols of the IEP
• Perform other work and responsibilities as assigned

• Experience working with students impacted by autism or other developmentally disabling disorder
• Completed or currently enrolled in a Master's degree program in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field is necessary
• Board Certification obtained within 6 months of position start date (*caseload to be supervised by BCBA until Board Certification received)
• Must have a ISBE Paraprofessional or Substitute Educator License required if awaiting for BCBA certification
• Minimum of 2 years professional experience in an educational setting

• May include lifting and supporting up to 50 pounds
• May be required to bend, stoop, and kneel
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time
• Moderate to high stress levels
• Daily contact with students, teachers, and school staff
• Regular contact with parents, community members and outside agency personnel
• May be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behavior