JEFF DAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

44 Charles Rogers Blvd., P.O. Box 1780

Hazlehurst, GA 31539

          NOTICE OF VACANCY

Date of Notice: May 7, 2024

Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyist (BCBA)

Application Process: All applications should be completed at https://yossplatform.com/companylogin/Jeff%20Davis. All questions and other materials should be emailed to the Jeff Davis County Special Education Director, Ms. Mary Susan Arnold by 4:00 on May 21, 2024.  Her email is marysusan.arnold@jeff-davis.k12.ga.us.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

1. A completed school system application for employment unless already employed by the district.
2. A personal resume including work history and references.
3. A letter of interest specifically stating the position for which you wish to be considered.

Start Date: July 29, 2024

Primary Responsibilities of Position:

• Primary role is to plan, develop, and monitor a variety of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of children with disabilities
• Position will assist with facilitating functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) and developing behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
• This position also participates in the development of individualized education programs (IEP) and consults with and/or trains staff, administrators, parents and others
• The BCBA provides continuous progress monitoring (data analysis) related to behavior intervention plans and other evidence based practices for students with disabilities
• Facilitate school based ABA programming for small group settings.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities at all grade levels and abilities
• Attend Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings as an active participant
• Provide professional development to teachers and paraprofessionals, administrators, parents and other stakeholders, including topics such as FBA/BIP, evidence based practices related to autism, Individualized Education planning and a variety of other related topics
• Assist teachers/school teams with strategies and interventions for students with challenging behaviors that may be in the initial stages of Response to Intervention
• Responsible for monitoring and supporting the most extreme behaviors through direct support in a classroom/school setting
• Assess student abilities using various assessment tools to analyze areas for growth
• The assessments will allow for plan development that is individualized to assist students
• Willingness to support core teams and be trained in board approved safe crisis management procedures and processes
• Selects and attends professional development as required by the State and District
• Maintains all professional certifications and licensure requirements
• Willingness to provide clinical supervision to peers 
• Maintains regular attendance
• Consult with special education teachers in developing individual student goals and accommodations
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and as a positive role model for staff and students
• Protect confidential information
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education

Qualifications:

• Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate
• Master’s Degree required

* Board Certified Behavior Analyst

• Experience in special education setting
• Experience with progress monitoring 

The Jeff Davis County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, native language, or handicap in employment practices.