Monterey County Office of Education
Position
Behavior Analyst
Location
Salinas, CA
Description
Under the direction of the Lead Behavior Analyst, the Behavior Analyst provides support and training
to school site administrators and staff, paraprofessionals, instructional assistants, teachers, and
parents/guardians in appropriate behavioral intervention plans for students with behavioral challenges.
Essential duties include:
- Develop and conduct training of groups of school site administrators, teachers, parents/guardians,
and paraprofessionals/IAs in the development of various behavioral assessments, development
and execution of positive behavioral intervention plans, and discrete trial training.
- Conduct functional analysis assessments of behavior for students with complex and/or severe
behaviors in accordance with IDEA and California law, regulations and Education Code requirements,
and current professional practices.
- Consult with school psychologists, school site administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, IAs,
and parents/guardians.
- Provide training and consultation in the adaptation of appropriate curriculum to various behavioral
interventions.
- Develops, monitors and evaluates and supervises data collection.
- Train, monitor, evaluate and supervise Instructional Aides/Paraprofessionals and teachers.
- Attend Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meetings as necessary to review assessment
data, consult on behavior intervention plans, and develop goals and objectives.
- Prepare evaluations, assessments, and/or reports for the purpose of documentation of student
behaviors.
- Coordinate the Behavioral Support Teams in collaboration with other team members to design and
implement effective individual/group behavior plans for students.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education and Experience
- A Master of Arts or Science degree in applied behavioral sciences, psychology, social work,
sociology, education, or mental health related field, preferred.
- Have advanced training and related experience in the education of individuals with Autism and
severe behavioral impairments.
- A minimum of three (3) years of prior experience working in an educational setting developing and
implementing intensive behavioral intervention programs for students with complex and/or severe
behavioral problems.
- Credentials, Licenses and Other Requirements
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst or has completed requirements for supervision and scheduled to
take the exam.
- Posses a valid California Driver License.
- Provide proof of automobile insurance.
- Knowledge of:
- IEP process, behavioral analysis, positive behavior interventions, Hughes Bill regulations, current
methodologies, and in-home programs.
- Infant to transition (birth to age 22) public school curriculum, instruction, classroom management;
- Curriculum adaptation methodology.
- Methodologies related to Autism Spectrum Disorders and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
- In-home and school environment behavioral intervention techniques.
- Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary.
- Operation of a computer and assigned software.
- County Office of Education organization, operations, policies and objectives.
- Recordkeeping techniques.
- Communicate orally and in writing effectively.
- Develop and implement effective behavior intervention plans, including data collection, program
development, monitoring, and report writing.
- Plan and implement quality in-service programs.
- Work collaboratively with administrators, school psychologists, teachers, paraprofessionals, and
parents/guardians.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Plan and organize work.
- Use tact, patience and courtesy.
- Be flexible and receptive to change.
- Physical and mental characteristics
- Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and
responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity;sufficient to write,
use telephone and business machines and related equipment; vision sufficient
to read printed materials, hearing sufficient to conduct in person and
telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with
sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, on the
telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat,
twist, turn, bend, stoop, and to reach overhead, climb and move quickly or
run after a child in an emergency situation; physical mobility sufficient
to move about the work environment (office, district, school site-to-site),
drive an automobile and respond to emergency situations; physical strength
sufficient to lift 45 pounds alone and more with a two-person lift; physical
stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; physical tolerance
to be exposed to dust pollen, specific agents/chemicals, cleansers, foul
smells; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason,
define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid
judgments and decisions.
Salary
$6,158 - $7,958/Mo
Contact Information
Ruby Martinez
Phone: 831-755-0380
Fax: 831-754-3658
Email: rmartine@monterey.k12.ca.us
Web: http://www.edjoin.org/viewPosting.aspx?postingID=292876&countyID=27
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Rady Children's Hospital
Position
Supervisor, PLAYC (Place of Learning for Young Children), Children's Toddler School - Main Campus
Location
San Diego, CA
Description
Responsible for the daily routines, management, and supervision of the children assigned to their
group, as well as the team management of the other teachers and teaching assistants in both classroom
and homeroom activities. Trains staff according to their needs while ensuring that lesson plans,
teaching aids, and classrooms are all age appropriate. Ensures that all parent, child, and classroom
staff concerns are appropriately addressed and that the center meets or exceeds governing regulations
and quality of standards as required for NAEYC Accreditation. Responsible for coordinating with the
Special Education Teacher to develop appropriate activities and curriculum for both typically
developing children and children with autism/PDD enrolled in the program. Required to attend
training in teaching techniques appropriate for children with autism/PDD and to integrate these in planning.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Child Development
- 3 years administrative experience working in a preschool environment
- 3 years experience in an early childhood setting
- Demonstrated skills in management, financial management, marketing, leadership, organization and quality assurance
- 6-9 units of infant, toddler and/or preschool courses
Contact Information
Please forward your resume to Maribel Salcido via email, or apply online.
Phone: 858-966-7843
Email: msalcido@rchsd.org
Web: www.rchsd.org
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California Autism Foundation
Position
Clinical Supervisor
Location
Richmond, CA
Company Description
The California Autism Foundation is a non-profit agency that has served
children, teens and adults with autism and other cognitive disabilities and emotional
challenges for over 25 years.
Job Description
Provide professional oversight of behavior analysis services for people with disabilities
served by the California Autism Foundation. When appropriate, deliver direct behavior analysis
services to teens and adults with cognitive disabilities. Essential duties and responsibilities
include:
- Define interventions so that the changes to be achieved are measurable.
- Analyze personal, social, and environmental conditions to better understand the variable that are influencing behavior.
- Recommend and develop the goals of behavior change.
- Implement agreed-upon solutions.
- Monitor progress.
- Conduct functional assessments of behavior of individuals.
- Design behavior support programs.
- Offer consultation and guidance to staff with regard to behavior analysis issues regarding individual clients.
- Provide ongoing behavior analysis consultation and training to CAF staff to enable staff members to develop
skills necessary to analyze the potential causes of behavior problems and to effectively implement programs to modify the behaviors.
- Work with consulting psychiatrists to coordinate behavior and psychiatric services for clients.
- Provide appropriate and complete documentation for all services rendered. This includes individualized service
plans and quarterly progress reports.
- Participate as an interdisciplinary team member in individual planning meetings, as appropriate.
- Report to Quality Assurance Director.
- Co-supervise staff and counselors.
- Collaborate with and support Day Program Coordinator and Day Program staff,
Curriculum & Training Director, Residential Administrators & Residential setting staff.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in psychology, with an emphasis in behavior analysis.
- Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst or eligible to sit for the board examination.
- Maintain BCBA certification.
- Two years experience in the field of behavior analysis.
- The ideal candidate should have experience working with people who are autistic and have developmental
delays and developing treatment plans that include an applied behavior analysis approach.
- Fingerprinting and physical conducted.
Contact Information
Email any questions to Valisha: valisha@calautism.org.
Web: calautism.org
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Pacific Child and Family Associates
Position
Behavior Therapist
Location
(See below.)
Company Description
Pacific Child and Family Associates, APC, specializes in providing treatment to children
with a diagnosis of autism and their families. The center has been serving children in this
population for over 18 years.
Job Description
Rewarding and valuable experience gained while providing behavioral services to
children with a diagnosis of autism in their home and/or school setting. This position
includes implementing behavioral objectives using cutting-edge applications based upon
ABA principles and practices that include positive reinforcement strategies. Flexible schedule. Full-time and
part-time positions available; weekends also available (minimum 15 hours/week).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in ABA, psychology, education, or related field. Experience with children, ABA, and DTT
is a plus. The position also requires:
- the ability to pass a background and reference check
- no criminal record
- good driving record
- valid CA drivers license, a reliable car, and car insurance (driving is required)
- enthusiasm and professionalism
Salary
Competitive pay rate DOE. Mileage reimbursement and reimbursement
for time spent traveling between clients (some situations do not apply for reimbursement).
Paid trainings, growth opportunities.
Benefits for full-time employees after three months. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision, with an
optional 401K
for all employees over 21 who average a certain number of hours per year.
Contact Information
Fax (818-241-6853) or email resume to resumes@pacificchild.com
for positions available in the following locations (all caps indicates urgent need):
Email resume to Christine Soriano (christinesoriano@pacificchild.com)
for positions available in
Orange County.
Web: www.pacificchild.com
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Pacific Child and Family Associates
Position
ABA Supervisor
Location
(See below.)
Company Description
Pacific Child and Family Associates, APC, specializes in providing treatment to children
with a diagnosis of autism and their families. The center has been serving children in this
population for over 18 years.
Job Description
Hire, supervise, and train behavior therapists, oversee the quality of each child's program,
manage data and measure intervention effectiveness, conduct and write assessments,
write reports and programs, schedule cases, and lead team meetings. Full-time position.
Qualifications
Requires a master's degree in ABA, psychology, special education, MFT, child development, social work,
or related services. Must also have three or more years of clinical experience working with the autistic population.
Certification in ABA a plus. The position also requires:
- the ability to pass a background and reference check
- no criminal record
- good driving record
- a reliable car
- enthusiasm and professionalism
Salary
Competitive salary based on experience, and reimbursement for mileage. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage,
life insurance, 401K, and PTO. Pacific Child and Family Associates supports a diverse workforce
and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information
Email resume to Cara Entz (resumes@pacificchild.com) for positions available in the following locations:
Email resume to Christine Soriano (christinesoriano@pacificchild.com)
for a position available in
Orange County.
Web: www.pacificchild.com
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