Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – May include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Demonstrates knowledge and maintains a high level of ethical and behavior analytic standards; works under the direction of the BCBA while maintaining RBT certification;
- Uses scientific knowledge and personal competencies to establish and support behavioral goals as directed by the Behavior Autism Specialist or BCBA;
- Demonstrates knowledge of RBT and state regulations and guidelines;
- Demonstrates knowledge of research-based resources through the school, district, community, professional organizations and research journals;
- Collects data to assist with the recommendation, scheduling, or planning of behavior change programs using a variety of behavior analytic models in the least restrictive environment;
- Implements behavior programs and goals and monitors their effectiveness;
- Demonstrates excellent rapport with students;
- Organizes time effectively by providing crisis intervention and other services as requested by the Behavior Autism Specialist or BCBA; assists with professional development training programs and supporting the Behavior Specialist or BCBA;
- Establishes and maintains clear procedures when responding to a referral, implementing Discrete Trial Instruction, or other behavior change procedures;
- Establishes standards of conduct and professionalism when modeling behavior analytic strategies, training DTI procedures, and supporting staff;
- Effectively organizes physical space for training, data collection, DTI therapy or other supports;
- Proactively responds to referrals and effectively assesses the need to include the BAS/BCBA in a timely manner;
- Contributes to and implements individualized behavior change programs based on empirical evidence and supports the IEP team by providing feedback for teachers, behavioral goals/objectives, DTI programming, data collection and progress monitoring procedures, and Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
- Successfully communicates with staff and ensures informed consent is obtained before implementing behavior change procedures;
- Collects necessary information from a variety of people during the data collection process; prepares reports that are accurate, appropriate to the audience and include hard data in graph form;
- Demonstrates responsiveness by observing and providing feedback to teachers and paraprofessionals in the implementation of proactive positive behavioral intervention and management plans for particular students and classrooms adjusting as needed;
- Regularly reflects on the efficacy of behavior analytic interventions and suggests changes when progress is not being made; follows procedures and guidelines when recommending the initiation or discontinuation of behavioral interventions including Discrete Trial Instruction;
- Effectively collaborates with all stake holders seeking input on individual students and provides on-going support and regular feedback to educational staff implementing behavior change programs;
- Utilizes a variety of data collection tools and graphed data results to monitor and report on student progress; assists with completing assessments, data collection and reports by due dates;
- Participates as a member of the problem-solving team recommending and assisting with the implementation of preventative behavior analytic procedures that include research-based behavior interventions and strategies; maintains positive relationships with colleagues;
- Maintains professional competence through on-going professional development and modeling of positive behavioral supports and classroom strategies; maintains professional development hours for RBT certification;
- Displays professionalism, honesty, integrity, ethical practice and confidentiality; implements IEP services and requirements within legally mandated timelines; follows designated schedule, attendance policy and is punctual;
- Completes other duties as assigned by the BAS or BCBA.
Employees in this position must be able to (a) sit for extended periods of time, (b) type/enter data into computer, (c) stand, walk, bend over, reach, push/pull up to 10 lbs., and lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
EXPECTATIONS:
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, families and districts;
Communicates effectively with staff, parents and students;
Displays fairness, patience, self-control, and impartiality with all stakeholders
Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others;
Engages in professional development activities;
Performs and completes duties within legally mandated timelines;
Adheres to designated work schedule;
Maintains certification in Nonviolent Crises Intervention and obtains trainer certification, if requested;
Follows policies and procedures of Mid-State Special Education cooperative and the district(s)/ building(s) to which assigned;
Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws, and appropriate ethical standards.
Salary/Benefits
Regionally competitive hourly range of $21-$24/hour board contribution towards IMRF and single insurance, 190 day contract with paid sick, personal, and professional development, mileage reimbursement, mentoring and supports.
How to Apply
Visit https://www.midstatespec.org/join-our-team/ to apply on line. You can also call Bobbi Fisher, Director, at 217-526-8121, ext. 44 or email Bobbi at bobbi.fisher@midstatespec.org. Interested applicants can submit a resume and cover letter to Bobbi for consideration of the position.
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.midstatespec.org/join-our-team/