Behavior Specialists (3) Hansen Elementary School at Canton Public Schools

Behavior SpecialistTheHansen Elementary School is seekingthree Behavior Specialists to join our Hansen ACCESS team. The Behavior Specialist needs to be actively pursuing state licensure for BCBA and have experience writing BIPs FBAs DTI programs and skill acquisition programs.Purpose/Value of Position:Staff including BCBAs and Behavior Specialists are an integral part of the Canton Public School System. Staff hired to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) support services and interventions to students are directly supervised by the BCBA. The evaluation of student needs and the design of the programs that will assist student learning and growth will be conducted and written by the Behavior Specialist. Whether a student is determined to have behavioral challenges and/or an Autism Spectrum DisorderBehavior Specialists will be called upon to work with staff to develop and implement programs for students. Students who need and are provided with BCBA consult and Behavior Specialist/ABA services will learn the skills necessary to more fully participate in school and become more independent lifelong learners.Behavior Specialistwill have: Solid knowledge of the principles and practice of Applied Behavior Analysis. This includes general behavioral assessment and Ethical Standards in Behavior Analysis. Solid knowledge of the behavioral impact of developmental disabilities as well as the cognitive educational vocational and social challenges encountered by persons with developmental disabilities. Effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels. Effective and creative negotiator and problem solver.Major Responsibilities: Experience with implementing functional behavior assessments with children with autism and participating in clinical teams with other autism professionals Experience writing BIPs skill acquisition programs and Discrete Trial programs Clinical background in administering verbal behavior assessments conducting language play and skill-based assessments and in designing implementing and/or training others using individualized language play and skill-based curricula. Supervisory experience in 1:1 and small group education of learners with autism across clinical settings as well as familiarity with designing participating in or supervising 1:1 and small group programs for children with autism. Ability to collect graph analyze display and discuss data based progress. Provide PD to ABA and Ed. Assistants including CPI Training. Communicate with families about student progress Evaluate ABAsTraining/Education:Masters Degree in ABA or a related field from an ABA accredited program Training and certification under the Behavior Analysis Certification Program (BACB)Working towards completion of Applied Behavior Analysis as a Board Certified Behavior AnalystTwo years of experience providing services to individuals with developmental disabilitiesJob Type:Full-time/193 days per year/3 wks during summerCompensation Range: $Required education:Masters DegreeRequired experience:Autism: 3 yearRequired license or certification:Acting working on BCBA State License from MA Department of Mental HealthRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Computer Operation,EDI,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Teaching,Cordova,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 55000 - 60000