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Position Title: Behavior Analyst
Reports to: Behavioral Health Intervention Manager (BHIM)
School: Kuumba Academy

Position Overview:
The Behavior Analyst plays a key role in supporting students' social, emotional, and behavioral development within Kuumba Academy. This role is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and monitoring individualized behavior interventions to promote positive behavioral change. The Behavior Analyst will work closely with students, teachers, parents, and support staff to create and maintain a nurturing and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Behavior Analysis and Intervention Development

• Identify underlying goals of maladaptive behaviors and environmental factors maintaining these behaviors.

• Design individualized, evidence-based interventions to help students meet their needs through prosocial behaviors.

• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) that align with Kuumba's resources and processes, particularly for students demonstrating repeated amplified needs and externalizing behaviors. 

• Support teachers with classroom modifications to facilitate effective intervention delivery and maximize student engagement.

Direct Student Support

• Provide one-on-one and small-group behavioral support within or outside of classroom settings.

• Deliver structured social skills instruction and behavior management strategies in mental health settings, classrooms, and parent coaching.

• Directly support struggling students and assist with behavior redirection, aiming to reduce frequent referrals and enhance student engagement.

• Monitor and document student progress frequently and maintain updated records, offering weekly progress reports to families.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with teachers, school counselors, behavior interventionists, paraprofessionals, and 1:1 to address behavioral needs and develop holistic support plans.

• Assist in the planning and facilitating of parent workshops and informational professional Development trainings on behavioral strategies, aligning with Kuumba's Counseling Support Program.

• Actively communicate with teachers and parents to reinforce support plans and ensure consistent implementation.

Data Management and Reporting

• Maintain a templated progress document for each student, including details on target concerns, goals, progress, objectives, and next steps.

• Track students receiving behavioral support services through Kuumba's designated spreadsheets or database system (e.g., Kickboard).

• Maintain student records as outlined within the Behavioral Health Process and Procedures.

• Monitor the effectiveness of interventions within a 30-day timeframe and modify student plans as needed for optimal response to intervention.

Professional Development and Community Engagement

• Serve as a resource on behavioral strategies and techniques for paraprofessionals, teachers, and the broader community.

• Coach staff on appropriate behavioral redirection methods and response techniques for negative behaviors.

• Assist with Tier 3 interventions and support one-on-one student needs to foster a supportive learning environment.

Additional Duties

• Provide life skills instruction and assist families in establishing healthy routines.

• Ensure compliance with FERPA and confidentiality guidelines to protect student privacy in all interactions.

• Maintain a private setting conducive to individualized support for students as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the BHIM 

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 

• Experience in a school or clinical setting, working with students with behavioral challenges

• Knowledge of Tiered Intervention Models, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and progress monitoring strategies

• Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills

Compensation: 

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. This position is grant funded. 

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