Job Title: Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To: Executive Director of Special Services Pay Grade: Professional 3 (195 Days)
Department: Special Services Date Revised: 5/1/25
Primary Purpose:
The BCBA is responsible for conducting comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on the outcomes of these assessments. The BCBA ensures the effective implementation and ongoing evaluation of behavior intervention plans and educational programming for the students on their caseload. This includes providing training, coaching staff and using data-driven decision-making to promote positive behavioral outcomes.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
* Master's degree in a related field from an accredited university
* Valid Texas Behavior Analyst License*
* You must meet the educational requirements of the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board for the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst or the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst-
Doctoral to apply for the Texas issued Behavior Analyst License.
Experience:
* Three (3) years of experience working with school-aged children with moderate to severe disabilities, autism and related disorders, or other developmental delays
* Experience and training in performance of functional behavior assessments and
functional analysis assessments, development of behavior plans, training, and use of
emergency behavioral interventions
* Experience in developing and supervising interventions and programs based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Fundamental Responsibilities
* Performs direct and indirect assessments to identify the function of student behaviors.
* Develops a treatment plan, including Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), based on the functions of the behavior and treatment methodologies that are evidence-based.
Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
* Collects data before and during the implementation of the plan so that the plan's efficacy can be assessed, and data-based decisions can be made.
* Manages caseload and prepares and submits all required documentation on time. This includes, but is not limited to assessments, treatment plans, session notes after every session, at least monthly analysis of the data, updating the treatment plans as needed, etc.
* Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned.
* Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
* Be a positive role model for students.
Communication
* Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
Professional Growth and Development
* Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
* Comply with State, District, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
* Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Other
* Maintain confidentiality.
* Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
* Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
* Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.
* Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
* Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
* Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.