Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) - Regional Behavior Coach

Company: Southeast Education Cooperative
Location: Fargo
Posted on: September 7, 2020

Job Description:

Looking for a unique opportunity to support learners, educators, families and schools in promoting positive behaviors for learning? Do you have experience leading, modeling and coaching adults to implement evidence-based behavior interventions and plans? In this position you'll work in close collaboration with administration and staff of special education units and schools within the SEEC with a major focus with Sheyenne Valley Special Education Unit (SVSEU) as well as provide coordination, professional development and leadership as needed to support the goals of the SVSEU, SEEC and its member schools.Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) - Regional Behavior CoachReports to: Senior Director of Teaching and LearningFLSA Status: Full Time; Exempt - SalariedDecision Making Authority: Responsible for best interests of the South East Education Cooperative (SEEC) in carefully utilizing funding to achieve expected goals. Approval required from the Special Education Regional Coordinator (or assigned designee) on specific matters as outlined in policies and procedures.Position Overview:The BCBA will work in close collaboration with administration and staff of special education units and schools within the SEEC with a major focus with Sheyenne Valley Special Education Unit (SVSEU). The BCBA will provide coordination, professional development and leadership as needed to support the goals of the SVSEU, SEEC and its member schools.Position Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Essential Functions:A critical part of every position is achieving the goals set for the position while delivering high levels of satisfaction to internal and external stakeholders. This is realized by building positive internal individual and team relationships, positive relationships with external partners and exhibiting behaviors that contribute to the success of short and long-term goals of the agency. These behaviors include a focus on timely completion and high quality of work (with or without supervision) while following all legal, compliance, departmental, documentation, safety, timelines, program and other standards per company policies and procedures.Performance is equally a function of goal attainment; timely and accurate completion of assignments; building positive internal and external relationships; planning, communicating, and coordinating work to avoid last minute confusion; and adherence legal/compliance guidelines and policies/procedures.Significant Job Duties1. 80% Behavioral Support Services* Assist staff in defining and measuring targeted behavior for complex students* Use behavioral expertise to support and coach classroom teachers related to Tier I, Tier 2 and Tier 3 positive behavioral interventions or strategies for students* Provide leadership and training for schools in the use of behavioral data and fidelity measures to make informed decisions* Facilitate school and/or regional team-based trainings or meetings to help design and implement positive support behavioral plans.* Work to expand access to special education services for member districts by leveraging resources through creative partnerships* Assist in coordination and compliance of legislative mandates including but not limited to the Behavioral Health Resource Coordinator requirement for all SEEC member schools.* Represent the SEEC at local, regional, and statewide meetings related to special education, behavioral health, or any others identified as an area of need.* Promote and maintain positive relationships with multiple school districts, special education unit and regional education association.2. 15% Sustain Long Term Viability and Growth* In conjunction with the Special Education Regional Coordinator, review the current regional special education programs and identify potential opportunities that align to the agency's strategic goals.3. 5% Professional Development* Build and extend own knowledge through a variety of formal and informal developmental activities. Document 20 hours a year of professional development including but not limited to: trade shows, webinars, training classes, and by engaging in other professional development activities.Physical Demands and Work Environment:* Position requires travel within the SEEC service area, North Dakota to fulfill job goals. If not traveling, work location is in Fargo at the SEEC office.* Ability to work under pressure and deadlines while maintaining professional demeanor.* Alternative schedules and overtime expectations are accommodated as requested or required to ensure smooth operations.* Sit / Stand / Walk / Stoop: Up to 8-10 hours a day for each activity individually or combined with sitting required for the majority of the time.* Use of Phone/ Computer /Software / Office Equipment: Up to 8-10 hours a day for each activity individually or combined.* Climb / Pull / Lift: Up to 8-10 hours a day for each activity individually or combined.* Move and lift up to 50 pounds with assistance. A 10-ream box of copy paper = 50 pounds. Able to move and lift up to 20 pounds on own.* Noise: Noise levels reflect typical office and may require hearing protection when using certain equipment or entering certain areas.* Hazardous Conditions or Chemicals Exposure: Exposure to small quantities of hazardous chemicals found in office supplies such as toner, glues, etc.* Interaction levels with others: Required high levels of interactions with others.Essential Skills, Experience and Expertise:* Education: Master's degree/ BCBA certification.* Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in Special Education or private practice.* Adhere to board policies of SEEC and Sheyenne Valley Special Education Unit.* Requires excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills. Handles last-minute pressure and keeps calm when getting competing requests from multiple sources.* Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, and innovative approach to service delivery.* Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Requires excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills. Able to effectively collaborate with diverse groups and develop high performing teams; yet smoothly manages individual and group conflicts. Handles last-minute pressure and keeps calm when faced with competing demands and priorities.* Attention to Detail / Organization and Short/Long Range Planning: Excellent skills required.* Confidentially: Requires proper protection, handling, storage and disposal of confidential and personally identifiable information (PII).* Math Skills: Adept at addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, fractions and basic descriptive statistics.* Financial Management and Analysis: Able to develop, track, analyze and explain budgets, expenses and variances.* Presentations / Speaking skills: Can develop and deliver effective small and large group presentations to a variety of stakeholders.* Reading and Writing Skills: College Level: Requires analysis, synthesis and evaluation skills in a variety of areas per Bloom's taxonomy.* Driver's License: Required.* Use of software and office equipment: Ability to use smart phones and tablets, cloud based and internet apps, standard office equipment (copier, fax etc), computers, Microsoft office, other specialized software and the internet. Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint to create and alter documentations, forms, presentations and graphs. Able to retrieve / store documents on computer (desktop/laptop), shared site or on cloud-based service.Special Position Requirements* Travel: Some overnight travel required. Potential of 25% travel primarily within North Dakota.* Clothing: Professional attire that creates positive impression on staff, stakeholders, Board Members and funding or partner organizations.
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