BCBA -Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Overview

Who We Are Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation.

With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts.

Job Purpose To join a team of people with the mission:
Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Behavior Specialist, you will create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth.

Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines. Establish effective rapport with students, staff members, and parents. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student s ability.

• Works with students whose behavior, school progress, and social skills indicates a need for assistance.
• Consults with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems and effect solutions.
• Provides behavior support and suggestions for classroom management.
• Assists teachers in writing and facilitating Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans/Committee for Academic and Behavioral Supports.
• Assists teachers in developing accommodations and modifications to meet student academic and behavioral needs.
• Maintains and analyzes accurate student behavioral data to assist committees in making informed decisions.
• Serves as consultant to school personnel regarding students or situations which are not referred for direct service.
• Meets regularly with building administrators to provide information regarding school wide behavioral trends and concerns.
• Participate as a Crisis Team member after being trained in the program for non-violent crisis intervention.
• Assists teachers and classroom assistants in self-contained classroom for students with Emotional Disabilities (ED) with classroom management, implementation of behavioral plans and community related activities.
• Provides support for ED students who move from self-contained to inclusionary settings.
• Develops and facilitates social skills groups for students.
• Serves as a resource for staff for social skills curriculum.
• Possesses a working knowledge about community agencies and resources.
• Facilitates staff development sessions and parent focus groups.
• Understands and models positive behavioral intervention supports.
• Possesses knowledge of procedures, policies and laws pertaining to special education.
• Consistently displays high standards of confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate parent meeting, conferences, and staff development.
• Possesses knowledge of procedures, policies and laws pertaining to special education.
• Consistently displays high standards of confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate parent meeting, conferences, and staff development.

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company s values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively and complete work with little supervision within agreed timeline.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Is sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
• Possesses excellent communication skills:
  Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and…