"A pool requisition is an ongoing job posting we keep open year round. It isn't tied to a specific immediate vacancy. Instead, it allows us to collect applications from qualified candidates so we can quickly review and reach out when a position opens during the school year or when unexpected needs come up." This position may be based at any of our three campuses, located in Boulder, Englewood, or Centennial, depending on organizational needs and candidate fit. ORGANIZATION:
We are a Colorado Department of Education (CDE) approved facility school and model autism site.
Using Applied Behavior
Analysis, we identify the needs of each student to create an independent and fulfilling life. These might include social skills, communication and language, academics, daily living and community skills, vocational skills and more. We believe that every child is smart, competent, and whole exactly as they are, and dignity is the birthright of every human being. We believe our children and their families have a right to aspire to a life of their choosing. POSITION SUMMARY:
The Behavior Specialist is responsible for the development, monitoring and maintenance of behavior analytic programming for an assigned student caseload.
The Behavior
Specialist will assess, design, implement and train staff on all aspects of behavior analytic needs and supports within each student program and, as an interdisciplinary team member, collaborate with and train staff in evidence-based behavior analytic practices. With guidance from the Program Director, the Behavior Specialist will participate in a leadership role within the
BCBA supervision program, and on-boarding and training program for staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with the Lead Teacher and other specialists to create and maintain behavior intervention and treatment plans, and to provide feedback on goals, measurement systems, interventions, and overall priorities of the treatment program.
Meet with the Program Director, Lead Teacher, and Specialists to advise and collaborate on intervention strategies.
Meet with Instructional Assistants to oversee implementation and progress on all behavioral programming, practices, goals and objectives.
Conduct regular and periodic data analysis to ensure appropriate treatment, identify needs and update interventions, and provide program implementation feedback and coaching.
Perform weekly program walkthroughs and reviews to ensure fidelity and collect interobserver agreement data.
Meet with the Lead Teacher to review progress, observations, training topics, individual and family needs.
When needed, work directly with students and staff to probe behavior strategies and implement goals. Attend and deliver behavior skills training for students on your caseload.
Observe new potential students and lead the initial and ongoing behavioral assessment process.
Remain up-to-date on research.
Create and deliver trainings for the purpose of staff development or family training as requested by the Program Director.
Supervise staff who are in behavior certification programs, at the direction of the Program Director.
Manage and train staff on physical intervention and physical safety through an approved practice, as designated by the Training Specialist or Program Director.
Review incident reports and participate on an ethics committee to review incident and restraint policies and procedures.
Review and analyze student graphs, data taking, to make informed decisions on program change and maintenance. Communicate with families to discuss progress, generalization, and any other concerns.
Coach program staff as needed on how to communicate effectively, efficiently, with our philosophies at the forefront of communication, and with observable language.
Oversee each clients’ Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) or Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) to ensure that it meets progression requirements, student records are maintained, and family/team communication is transparent.
Help oversee and create lesson materials.
Create, manage, supervise, and revise student and staff schedules.
Other Duties
Attend regular meetings with Lead Teacher and Program Director.
Attend each classroom clinical meeting weekly.
Attend, participate in, and develop/present staff development and training as requested.
Attend IEP meetings, and participate in IEP and BIP development and implementation.
Discuss any equipment or material needs with Program Director to identify space in the budget.
Be a positive role model for students, families, and co-workers.
Other duties as assigned by Program Director. Qualifications:
A commitment to working with individuals with developmental disabilities.