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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Position Purpose: The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides behavior analysis services and behavior management plans for both students who receive special education services in self-contained classrooms and across school programs. The BCBA will also be responsible for providing professional development opportunities for certified and non-certified Fargo Public Schools staff, participate in district level committees and provide training support to families.

Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of state and professional standards for behavior management and the implementation of applied behavioral analysis.
  • Keep current with literature, new research findings and resources
  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments with school staff for students who have behavior concerns and are receiving supports through special education services.
  • Create and adjust plans for students who require specific behavior interventions.
  • Collaborate with building and district leadership to develop and modify BCBA programming as needed.
  • Direct work with students who present complex and challenging behaviors (case by case basis).
  • Model various strategies and techniques to assist staff in the implementation of behavior intervention plans, social skills facilitation, and strategies to promote independence and optimal learning across various school settings.
  • Participate in skills-based assessments, analyze data, and recommend programming based on data analysis.
  • Attend building level IEP reviews and other school meetings, when requested.
  • Develop and provide professional development for certified and non-certified staff in service delivery, data collection, and general information regarding behavior analysis.
  • Participate in required and other job-related professional development activities to improve or maintain certification/skills.
  • Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.


Minimum Qualifications (Must meet one of the following three combinations of education and experience)
  • Acceptable graduate degree from an accredited university, completion of acceptable graduate coursework in behavior analysis, and a defined period of supervised practical experience to apply for the BCBA exam OR
  • Acceptable graduate degree, a full-time faculty position in behavior analysis that includes research and teaching, and supervised practical experience to apply for the BCBA exam OR
  • Acceptable doctoral degree that was conferred at least 10 years ago and at least 10 years’ post-doctoral practical experience to apply for the BCBA exam.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in K-12 educational setting.