Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Columbia River Gorge
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number:
Department: ESA & SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Program: SPECIAL EDUCATION ESA
Opening Date: 07/23/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
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General Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of the Educational Services Agency (ESD), the Board Certified Behavioral Analyst is responsible for both direct and indirect support of students in the Columbia Gorge Behavioral Program and nearby Columbia Gorge school districts, encompassing all of the direct student support and staff professional development functions required to ensure a successful behavioral educational program.
Salary:
The salary range for this position is $51,291.00 - $79,629.09. Salary placement is based on education and verified years of certificated experience.
Assignment/Location:
We are recruiting for a BCBA to serve the Columbia River Gorge. This position is .80540 FTE (149 days per year).
Essential Functions/Other Functions
Essential Functions:

• Work collaboratively within school team to supervise, design, and implement research/evidence based behavior interventions to produce positive behavioral change in students.
• Supervise, plan and implement training and professional development on ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions for Registered Behavioral Technicians.
• Lead teams in developing functional behavior assessments and behavior support plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students.
• Conduct descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments, including functional analyses, and provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results.
• Design and supervise behavior analytic interventions with the school team.
• Develop procedures and training materials for staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines.
• Conduct workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. in positive behavioral supports, collaborative problem solving, behavioral data collection, analysis, and support planning for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective interventions for students. Facilitate instruction to teach interpersonal conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with parents, the public, and the mental health community for the purpose of supporting individual student development goals. Coach and collaborate with staff members who implement analytic interventions.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, support staff, and community members.
• Provide safe holds and other safety measures when children are acting in a manner that is dangerous to themselves and/or others.
• Understand and use a variety of assistive technologies and programs.

Other Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.
• Seek the consultation of more experienced practitioners when necessary.
• Participate in personal ongoing professional development, including the required hours of continuing education every three years for continued BCBA licensure, certification, and ESA.
• Maintain student records and confidentiality.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Psychology or related field.
• Hold a valid Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certificate from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Hold or qualify to hold a valid Educational Staff Associate School Behavior Analyst certificate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of current state and federal laws pertaining to the education of students with disabilities.
• Experience working with children and families who are culturally, linguistically and racially diverse.
• Experience working with data tracking systems, IEP development using computer supports such as Excel, Word, etc.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
Working Conditions:

• Day treatment program setting.
• Sit, stand, stoop to attend to student needs and to provide instruction. Strength and agility to assist in physically maintaining a safe learning environment to include emergency response protocols in compliance with Washington State WACs.
• Exposure to communicable diseases found in children and adolescents.
• Students may use challenging or offensive verbalizations toward staff and other students with potential for escalation to physical aggression.
• Evening meetings with families, extended or flexible hours as necessary.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol or FBI.

Educational Service District 112 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Notice of Non-Discrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, ,
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, ,
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, ,

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at .
We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families. Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!
Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.
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Do you hold a Master's degree in Education, Psychology or related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you hold a valid Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certificate from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board?

• Yes
• No

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Do you hold or do you qualify to hold a valid Educational Staff Associate School Behavior Analyst certificate?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.
Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):
a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
b. The name and address of the arresting agency;
c. The date of the arrest;
d. The final disposition, if any;
e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;
f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and
g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.
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Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
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Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.
08
Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No

09
Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

• Yes, I have never been convicted
• No, I have been convicted

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APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.
Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.
Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

• Yes
• No

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