Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Multiple Openings District Wide

Job Description

TITLE: Board Certified Behavior Analyst District Wide

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Portland Public Schools seeks a highly qualified, collaborative Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Director of Specialized Programs. Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent professional judgment and strong communication skills in order to work effectively with parents and teams of both school-based and interdisciplinary professionals. The BCBA will provide behavior analytic services in support of students requiring this service, as well as professional development and oversight of staff who provide behavioral programming. Experience and interest in working with diverse populations and English Learners is highly preferred.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with district programs for students with low-incidence disabilities or students with social/emotional/behavioral disabilities to fully integrate evidence-based practices in the area of behavior into the structure and approach of the classrooms
• Provide behavioral coaching and modeling for district programs
• Support the completion of functional behavior assessments, and the development of positive support plans, for students across the district, as needed
• Collaborate with other school and district staff, as needed, to ensure that the behavioral and functional needs of students across the district are met
• In collaboration with special education coordinators and case managers, ensure accuracy and timeliness of required documentation associated with the development of IEPs for students served
• Ensure accuracy of student and program-level behavioral data
• Meet regularly with the Director of Specialized Programs and the Program Coordinator for Specialized Programs to analyze data, and review processes, patterns and trends to inform program development
• Provide professional development in the area of behavioral intervention and programming for staff across the district, as needed
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay connected to best practices and new developments in the field
• Participate positively and effectively in grade-level, team, school- and district-level meetings and workgroups
• Demonstrate a collaborative, problem-solving orientation during all meetings, with a focus on getting to a solution that is best for the student
• Develop strong, positive relationships, and with students, parents and guardians, educators, administrators, community members, and colleagues
• Demonstrate flexibility to respond to specific student needs and provide behavioral support when behavioral needs are significant

PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Interventions and strategies to promote social and emotional functioning and mental health
• Biological, cultural, developmental, and social influences on behavior and learning
• Principles for working with diverse student and community populations
• Strategies to develop collaboration between families and schools
• Evidence-based school practices that promote learning and mental health
• Principles and research related to resilience, social and emotional learning, multi-tiered prevention and intervention
• Varied models of consultation, communication, collaborative problem-solving (including active listening skills), and counseling
• Research design, statistics, measurement, varied data collection and analysis techniques, and program evaluation sufficient for understanding research and interpreting data in applied settings
• Ethical, legal, and professional standards
• Design and expectations of general and special education across the district

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in education, behavior intervention, or related field

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Assignment: Permanent
• Contract: Part of PEA union (see 2025-2028 CBA here)
• Salary: Based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

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Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Welcome to ATX Learning

Maine's largest school system has 10 elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high schools serving nearly 7,000 students in kindergarten through grade 12, as well as about 4,700 adult learners.

The district takes full advantage of its location in a vibrant city with a thriving arts life. Schools draw on the resources offered by museums, theaters, local businesses and the city's colleges and universities.

Portland has a highly trained teaching staff. Many teachers hold advanced degrees. All of the district's teachers continue their education by pursuing professional development activities on a regular basis.

The district provides technology to support instruction, including laptops for each student in grades seven through 12 and wireless access at all schools.

Volunteers, parent-teacher organizations and businesses donate generously of their time and money to the district - an estimated 100,000 hours per year.

Graduates of the Portland Public Schools attend the country's top colleges and universities. See www.portlandschools.org for colleges attended by recent graduates.

The Portland Public Schools gives parents an array of program choices. The district as one of the first in the country to offer project-based Expeditionary Learning from kindergarten through 12th grade.

High school students have access to one of the broadest selections of Advanced Placement courses in Maine. Qualified high school students may take up to two college courses with tuition paid by the state. A regional arts and technology high school provides hands-on courses in growth fields such as health care, robotics and "green" construction.

More than 60 languages are spoken by students attending the Portland Public Schools. Multilingual students represent about a quarter of the district's enrollment. The district's diversity prepares all students for their roles as world citizens.

Portland residents can pursue lifelong learning and professional success through the academic, jobs skills and enrichment courses offered by Portland Adult Education.

Most of Portland's middle and high school students participate actively in co-curricular activities such as athletics, drama, music and service clubs. Portland students regularly excel in academic and athletic competitions at the regional, state and even national level.

See a list of recent honors, awards and recognition for the Portland Public Schools at: www.portlandschools.org. Join Portland ME Public Schools on Facebook. A focus on service learning-connecting the schools to the wider community-results in students undertaking many projects that benefit greater Portland.