BEHAVIOR ANALYST I

## Description

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

## Qualifications

• Current BCBA certification and CT Behavior Analyst licensure ***or***
• Has met all requirements for eligibility to apply for/take BCBA exam (Must hold BCBA and CT LBA within 6-months of employment)
• Obtain BACB recognition for meeting the Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise RBTs and BCBA exam candidates within one year of hire date
• Must complete all components of ACES Systematic Safety Intervention Strategy Training (ASSIST) within one year of hire date.

• **External Candidates please apply online at [<www.aces.org>](http://www.aces.org/).**
• **Internal candidates should apply via the "*****Careers at ACES*****" link on** ***Interfaces*****.**
• **EEO/AAE**