Behavioral Interventionist - District-Wide

Position Description

FLSA:  
Exempt 

SALARY SCHEDULE:
Link to https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/2906
Certified Salary Schedule 

PAY GRADE:
Mental Health 

BENEFITS:
Our employee benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long term disability, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance. Visit our website for full details. 

SUPERVISOR:
Director or designee. 

SUMMARY:  
Support school teams with the implementation of skill acquisition and behavior support strategies aligned with current best practices from the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Attend to responsibilities and duties within the Autism Severe Needs Team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties and assignments may vary based on building assignment, academic year, and school needs. The following frequencies and percentages of time spent are approximations only.

• Develop positive behavioral supports utilizing evidence-based interventions appropriate for a school setting; train staff to use interventions and monitor with fidelity. [Daily, 20%]
• Use progress monitoring data to make program changes that incorporate behavior analytic strategies and interventions. [Daily, 15%]
• Support a classroom environment that fosters embedded communication and social skills. [Daily, 10%]
• Consult, collaborate, and support school teams in creating and implementing with fidelity behavior intervention, including completion of Functional Behavioral Assessments. [Daily, 10%]
• Collect, graph, and analyze student data from a functional behavioral assessment and write reports summarizing the results. [Weekly, 10%]
• Implement individual and classroom-wide strategies, interventions, etc. to increase adaptive behaviors and the development of functionally equivalent alternative responses. [Weekly, 5%]
• Design, implement, and evaluate environmental modifications to produce socially significant improvements in human behavior. [Weekly, 5%]
• Maintain a schedule for direct work with students. [Weekly, 5%]
• Assess a student’s instructional needs and develop appropriate programming. [Weekly, 5%]
• Confer with parents on an ongoing basis and as a part of the collaborative team. [Weekly, 5%]
• Develop tools and work with staff to collect progress-monitoring data on behavioral goals. [Monthly, 5%]
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%] 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in behavioral science or related field.
• Experience working with students with autism, emotional/behavioral disorders, and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of data analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of the special education evaluation and IEP process.
• Intermediate oral and written communication skills.
• Intermediate organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced interpersonal relations and teamwork skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Advanced skills in behavioral assessment and positive behavior support plan development.
• Advanced report writing skills in order to document assessment, intervention, and IEP-related information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
All certifications, licenses, and registrations must be valid and unexpired. 

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.
• Colorado Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) license.
• One (1) year of experience with applied behavioral science. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years of experience with applied behavioral science. Experience working in an educational environment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate physical effort (lifting up to 25 pounds).
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Occasional bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing.
• Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
• Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Eye/hand coordination.
• Normal school district environment.

Last Updated:  2020/2021