Behavior Analyst I

Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) exists to improve public education through high quality, cost effective programs and services. We are the Regional Educational Service Center (RESC) for the twenty-five school districts in south central Connecticut. Over 40 states operate Educational Service Agencies because of the financial benefits that are obtained through regional collaboration.

ACES is seeking Board Certified Behavior Analysts to provide school-based services in ABA Autism Programs located in North Haven and Northford, CT (students aged 3-22)

10-month position within the Autism Programs (mid-August-June), plus additional Mandatory Summer School (July)

Assessment:
Conducts formal behavior analytic assessments including functional assessments, skill-based assessments, ecological assessments, and preference assessments.
Conducts observations of students
Conducts observations of staff
Conducts procedural fidelity checks for on-going programs
Conducts reliability checks on data being collected
Conducts analysis and reporting of behavioral and instructional data
Conducts formal behavior analytic assessments including functional assessments, skill-based assessments, and ecological assessments.
Prepares and disseminates assessment reports
Reviews student issues collaboratively with relevant team members

Instruction:
Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team in the development, implementation, and assessment of programmatic activities (academic and behavioral)

General:
Completes the setup and monitoring of data management systems
Displays data in graphs and tables
Creates student and staff scheduling
Leads student casings
Completes student updates
Presents information in PPT meetings
Supervises and evaluates BSAP staff
Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Communication:
Completes all forms, reports, and paperwork in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner
Communicates relevant behavior/instructional information to team on an on-going basis
Communicates professionally with peers and leadership staff
Communicates professionally with outside agencies, and parent/guardians
Participates in staff/student meetings
Attends/participates in parent meeting

Knowledge:
Knows, understands, and complies with ACES policies and procedures
Knows, understands, and complies with Behavior Services and Autism Programs policies and procedures
Knows, understands, and complies with building/program policies and procedures
Knows, understands, and complies with safety management procedures
Knows, understands, and complies with all relevant all relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations
When relevant for RBT registration, BCBA certification, or supervision thereof, complies with all regulations and guidelines of the BACB
Demonstrates understanding for all concepts presented through the ACES Behavior Services and Autism Programs Training Series
Knows, understands, and complies with all relevant individual behavior management programs in operation
Fluently discusses and applies pedagogic strategies based in Applied Behavior Analysis
Fluently discusses and applies applied behavior analytic concepts, principles, and methodologies
Fluently discusses advanced behavior analytic concepts and methodologies
Continues professional growth through ongoing trainings, discussions and other learning opportunities presented
Seeks out additional training and professional development opportunities

Training :
Participates in assigned training and staff development opportunities
Provides training and feedback regarding instructional and behavioral skills
Develops and conducts formal presentations and workshops

Qualifications

- Current BCBA certification and CT Behavior Analyst licensure or

- Has met all requirements for eligibility to apply for/take BCBA exam ( Must hold BCBA and CT LBA within 6-months of employment)

- Obtain BACB recognition for meeting the Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise RBTs and BCBA exam candidates within one year of hire date

- Must complete all components of ACES Systematic Safety Intervention Strategy Training (ASSIST) within one year of hire date .

External Candidates please apply online at www.aces.org .

Internal candidates should apply via the " Careers at ACES " link on Interfaces .

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