Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)

Temporary Position 10 Month

Salary:

Start Date:

Work Location: Various locations

Reporting to the Manager Behaviour Analytic Services, the incumbent will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides support and professional development to school staff, paraprofessionals, and parents/guardians with respect to Applied Behaviour Analysistic (ABA) practice, behavioural support strategies, functional behaviour assessments, behaviour support plans, and/or safe intervention plans.

Duties include but are not limited to: Support and coach school teams in conducting functional behaviour assessments, developing behaviour support plans, and safe intervention plans. May also complete functional behavior assessments.

Develop and support the implementation of comprehensive intervention plans for students ranging from preschool to high school; with a spectrum of behaviours who have been either identified or unidentified.

Develop appropriate data collection techniques.

Facilitate communication between interdisciplinary team, including staff, parents/guardians, and/or community agencies.

Develop and facilitate professional development to educators in the school regarding the use and application of applied behaviour analysis strategies in the classroom.

Collect, summarize and analyze data related to the implementation of strategies, behaviour support plans, and safe intervention plans that may be communicated to internal and external stakeholders.

Model appropriate behavioural strategies for school-based staff. Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Psychology, Applied Disability Studies, or Developmental Disabilities

Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA); Include certification number

Candidates who are currently enrolled in a Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Verified Course Sequence and collecting supervised experience hours from a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) may be considered (include information on number of supervised hours collected)

Maintain certification with the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BCBA)

Minimum two (2) years experience designing and implementing applied behaviour analysis programs for children and youth with challenging or at risk behaviour

Demonstrated expertise in the development and delivery of professional development, including coaching and mentoring Proven ability to function both independently and collaboratively within a team

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

Exceptional organization, initiative and time management skills

Knowledge and experience in implementing positive behaviour strategies and supports

Demonstrated practical experience in the field of behavior analysis

Experience in a school board environment is preferred

A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

Other duties as assigned Employment Equity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.

HWDSBs mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from: Indigenous Peoples (e.g. First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples;)

Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; (e.g. Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.)

Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

Persons who identify as women; and

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e. Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+)As part of HWDSBs commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary question(s) that collects identity-based information. The voluntary question(s) is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.

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Land Acknowledgement

HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

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