Job Goal:                 

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) supports the social and emotional needs of students by providing technical support to administrators, teachers, and other school staff to identify causes of student behavioral issues, coaching staff in the implementation of behavioral interventions, and train on development behavioral assessment and intervention plan implementation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification for the State of Washington or certification in process through OSPI.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Understanding of current State and Federal laws pertaining to the education of students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated evidence of effectively working with students, parents and staff.
• Knowledge of appropriate standards and ability to integrate into practice.
• Demonstrated ability to use data to modify practice to improve student learning.
• Experience using the IEP-Online system, or equivalent.
• Training and/or experience in instructional and/or management strategies in PBIS, Collaborative Problem Solving, TEACCH, ABA, visual systems/learning, assistive technology, social thinking, social emotional learning, curriculum adaptations, social skills instruction, Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS).
• Experience and training in CPI nonviolent crisis intervention techniques or equivalent process.
• Demonstrated competency with data tracking systems, IEP Development using computer supports such as Excel, Word, etc.
• Advanced ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and through the use of technology.
• Demonstrated ability to organize caseloads
• Candidate has not received notice of nonrenewal from the Ridgefield School District pursuant to RCW 28A.405.220

Essential Functions:

• Work collaboratively within school team to supervise, design, and implement research/evidence based behavior interventions to produce positive behavioral change in students.
• Supervise and facilitate BCBA and Registered Behavioral Technicians.
• Plan and implement training and professional development for Registered Behavioral Technicians.
• Lead teams in developing functional behavior assessments and behavior support plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students.
• Conduct descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments, including functional analyses, and provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results.
• Design and supervise behavior analytic interventions with the school team.
• Plan and implement professional development on ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and designs and delivers instruction in behavior analysis.
• Develop procedures and training materials for staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations comply with established guidelines.
• Conduct workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. in positive behavioral supports, crisis prevention intervention, collaborative problem solving, behavioral data collection, analysis, and support planning for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective interventions for students.
• Collaborate with parents, the public, and mental health community for the purpose of supporting individual student development goals.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, support staff, and community members.
• Supervise the work of staff members who implement behavior analytic interventions.
• Seek the consultation of more experienced practitioners when necessary.
• Understand and use a variety of assistive technologies and programs.
• Participate in personal ongoing professional development, including the required hours of continuing education every three years for continued BCBA licensure, certification, and ESA.
• Maintain student records and confidentiality.
• Meet district, state and federal timelines and legal requirements.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Working Conditions:

• May be required to travel to all buildings within the District.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: $74,299.10 - 132,715.68 (includes Base and TRI Contracts), based on Degree Level, Credits/Clock Hours, and verifiable prior experience. Additional compensation may be earned based on supplemental work as outlined in the Ridgefield Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement found here.

Retirement: Eligibility is based on FTE and is provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Information can be found here. 

Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits through the Washington State Health Care Authority and the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Detailed information can be found here. 

Time Off: Detailed information regarding sick leave, personal leave, district leave, etc. can be found in the REA Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

START DATE: 01/06/2025

FTE: 1.0 (prorated for late hire)

APPLY AT:  www.ridgefieldsd.org

                              Notice of Nondiscrimination

Ridgefield School District No.122 complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and provides equal opportunity in programs and employment and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin/language, marital status, HIV/Hepatitis C status, sex, sexual orientation-including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.  

Ridgefield School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services, bilingual education or inquiries regarding compliance procedures, contact Michael Baskette, Title IX/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield, WA 98642, (360) 619-1348, or by email at michael.baskette@ridgefieldsd.org