Hybrid Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Catalina Foothills School District

BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST - PART TIME
Location: Manzanita Elementary School
Department: Special Services
Hiring Pay Range: DOE
Schedule: M-F, 3-4 hours/week, flexible
Exempt Status 
10 months/188 work days per year
Target Start Date:  ASAP

SUMMARY: 
Catalina Foothills School District is seeking a qualified Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide part-time support to students, staff, and families. The BCBA will oversee and support district inclusion educational assistants and/or behavior technicians, provide consultation to school teams, and ensure the use of evidence-based practices that promote positive student outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.)

• Provide oversight, guidance, and supervision to district inclusion educational assistants and/or behavior technicians, ensuring adherence to ethical and professional standards.
• Collaborate with school teams to design, monitor, and adjust individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs), as needed, and guide data-driven decision-making.
• Support the training and coaching of staff in the implementation of evidence-based behavior strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of services, supervision, and student progress in compliance with district, state, and professional requirements.
• Consult with administrators, teachers, related service providers, and parents to foster positive behavioral supports across school environments.
• Ensure compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and district policies related to student behavior and support.

• Federal, state, and district policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to special education.
• The educational system and its critical components, including ethical/legal responsibilities applying to BCBAs in the educational setting.
• Report writing techniques.
• Intervention, including but not limited to: building replacement skills, implementing reinforcement systems, and using task analysis, prompting, shaping, and fading strategies for skill acquisition.
• Skill in communicating effectively, orally, and in writing with correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and the Google Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Work cooperatively, effectively, and respectfully with staff, parents, and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Provide staff training and consultation related to behavioral interventions.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations. 

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
• Experience working with school-aged students and supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.
• Knowledge of special education law and best practices in Positive Behavior Supports (PBS).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Word, Google Suite, and specialized IEP software.