Behavior Analyst; BCBA

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Job Description

Position Title
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Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Location
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Leidal Education Center

Department
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Behavioral Health & Wellness

Reports To
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Director of Behavioral Health & Wellness

Term
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Ongoing 210-day contract following school calendar. Position is grant-funded through 2027.

Schedule
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Mon-Fri Full-time

Salary
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Position follows the  Classified Salary Schedule rting salary begins at $32.70-$36.00/hour, based on experience.

SUMMARY
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The Behavior Analyst role operates within the West Fargo Public Schools district by promoting and implementing positive learner behavior strategies. The Behavior Analyst drives meaningful changes for positive learner behavior across the district by collaborating with educators and administrators and acting as a reflective practitioner and learner advocate.

The Behavior Analyst uses data and expert-level knowledge to implement and adopt changes and new practices across the district. The Behavior Analyst demonstrates adaptability, self-initiative, and the ability to integrate seamlessly into a variety of teams and organizational cultures.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Collaboration:
  
  Partners with school teams to promote positive learner behavior by providing professional development targeting research, strategies, and modeling of instructional practices to support educators in their implementation of positive behavior support in their classrooms.
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.

Collaboration
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• Supports training district staff on behavioral practices and implementation in a school setting.
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.

Compassion
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• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.

Creativity
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• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Excels as a creative problem-solver, bringing innovative ideas and a capacity for thinking outside the box.

Critical Thinking
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• Demonstrates expert knowledge of function-based intervention planning for developing behavior change strategies focused on reducing problem behavior and increasing socially adaptive behavior.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function–based interventions, and Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSP).
• Demonstrates expert knowledge in research-based instructional strategies and implements strategies effectively.
• Analyzes and interprets information to promote data-based decision making.
• Knowledge of application of behavior analytic principles in a variety of settings.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.

Reflection
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• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.

Resilience
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• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.

Responsibility
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• Proactively implements effective time management and work prioritization strategies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear.
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