Job Title: Behavior Analyst
| Reports to: | Supervisor SSPS |
| Job Group: | Professional Technical |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Job Code: | Varies |
| Salary Schedule: | APT01 |
JOB GOAL
Responsible for providing professional level Applied Behavioral Analysis services to schools and students through Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan development, implementation, and monitoring. This includes coordinating, developing, and monitoring the implementation of behavioral services; and providing professional leadership in applied behavior analysis through in-service training and consultation with school administration, staff, and parents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide professional level Applied Behavioral Analysis services to students through Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan development, implementation, and monitoring.
- Provide in-service training, coaching, and support to staff regarding principles of applied behavioral analysis.
- Coordinate, develop, and monitor behavioral services throughout the district.
- Assist with providing professional leadership to ensure that Positive Behavior Supports are implemented according to district priorities.
- Provide input to schools and district personnel regarding procedures developed to address students’ behavioral needs.
- Maintain training in positive behavioral strategies used to prevent and deescalate behavior by attending refresher courses within a designated timeframe.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to use and analyze data to problem-solve interventions for students
- Knowledge and understanding of applied behavior analysis methods
- Ability to effectively facilitate group meetings and discussions with school and district staff
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including electronic media
- Ability to organize, prioritize, manage, and carry out duties efficiently and within established timeframes
- Must be able to travel to schools and students’ homes as warranted, and various educational sites within the District
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Exceptional Student Education, School Psychology, or related field
- OR
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
- Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA)
- Valid Florida driver license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Three years of experience in education, applied behavior analysis, and/or related field.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk and hear; stand and walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT
- General office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.
Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
