JOB VACANCY                                                                                           05.17.2024

Cheltenham School District announces the following contract professional position(s) for the 2024-2025 school year.

Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Location: District-Wide

REPORTS TO: The Behavioral Specialist reports directly to the Supervisor of Special Education and Director of Student Services.  Works cooperatively with administration, supervisors, staff, parents and students to perform job responsibilities.

Overview: The primary purpose of the Behavioral Specialist is for the efficient and satisfactory performance of behavior support services for eligible students as a result of the MTSS, MDE and IEP processes or who are otherwise assigned to you at the discretion of the District.  The job of the Behavioral Specialist is established for the purpose of effective positive behavioral change in students; providing supportive interventions to students, staff and/or parents; and complying with Federal, State, County, and District policies regulations and procedures. 

Certification/Qualifications:

•  Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position.  The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the Supervisor of Special Education and/or Director of Pupil Services.

1. Complete Functional Behavioral Assessment and develop positive behavior support plans for students in need of formal behavioral interventions.
2. Consult with staff to support informal behavioral interventions for students through the MTSS framework, conduct informal observations and assist with development of progress monitoring systems.
3. Oversee programs and services for behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students for the purpose of improved functioning and ensuring program eligibility and compliance with established guidelines.
4. Conduct workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. in classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with staff serving in low incidence classrooms, such as Autistic and Life-Skills Support as well as Emotional Support. 
5. Participate in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines.
6. Complete all reporting requirements as mandated by the District, state, federal, and educational agencies (i.e. restraint and seclusion, assessments, behavioral data).
7. Participate in the development of Individualized Educational Programs for students.
8. Collect and summarize behavioral data.
9. Assist with student crisis intervention, as needed.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
11. Provide all written reports, attend procedural meetings and consult with District personnel as required by MTSS, MDE and IEP processes, special education laws and regulations and District policy or otherwise requested by the District.
12. Other duties assigned by the Supervisor of Special Education and/or Director of Pupil Services.

Interested candidates: Must complete the on-line application to be considered for the position at www.Cheltenham.org

External candidates: If hired, you will be required to provide Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances and other mandatory employment forms

Deadline: 07.06.2024

                                        CHELTENHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT

                           2000 ASHBOURNE ROAD, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027