Special Populations Board Certified Behavior Analyst | KIPP Austin Obras

Company Description

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.

KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students and approximately three times higher than the average of students from low-income communities.

You can see all our job opportunities at https://kipptexas.org/join-our-team/.

Job Description

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will further the mission of KIPP Texas by ensuring that all students have the behavioral support they need to succeed. The BCBA will pursue high-quality interventions, serving as a thought partner, problem solver, and
change agent to internal and external stakeholders, with a steadfast commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Position Summary
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at the Primary Transformation School will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and monitoring behavior intervention plans to support students with behavioral challenges. This individual will work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other support staff to create a positive learning environment and promote the academic and social-emotional success of students. The BCBA will also provide direct support, training, and consultation to staff on effective behavior management strategies and interventions.

Key Responsibilities:
Behavior Intervention Planning and Implementation:

○ Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to identify the root causes of student behaviors.
○ Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) tailored to meet the needs of each student.
○ Collaborate with teachers and support staff to ensure the consistent application of BIPs across all school settings.

Training and Professional Development:

○ Provide ongoing training and coaching to teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school staff on effective behavior management strategies, data collection, and implementation of BIPs.
○ Lead professional development sessions focused on understanding and addressing student behavior challenges.

Data Collection and Analysis:

○ Oversee and support the collection of behavior data to monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
○ Analyze behavior data regularly to make informed decisions about the adjustment of BIPs and other interventions.

Collaboration and Consultation:

○ Work closely with classroom teachers, special education staff, school counselors, and administrators to support students with behavioral challenges.
○ Participate in Student Support Team (SST) meetings to discuss student progress, challenges, and the effectiveness of interventions.
○ Engage with parents and guardians to provide updates on student progress and collaborate on strategies to support behavior management at home.

Crisis Intervention and Support:

○ Provide crisis intervention support as needed, including developing and implementing de-escalation strategies.
○ Train staff in crisis prevention and intervention techniques, such as CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or other approved methods.

Compliance and Documentation:

○ Ensure that all behavior intervention plans and related documentation meet district, state, and federal guidelines.

○ Maintain accurate records of assessments, plans, progress, and communications with parents and staff.

School-Wide Positive Behavior Support:

○ Assist in the development and implementation of school-wide p