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 consultative school-based services within local public school districts in Essex, West Haven and New Haven County.

10-month position with the option to work summer.

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 Clinical Services
· 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 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