SUMMARY

The Putnam County ESC is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to serve as a full-time behavioral specialist. This position will provide direct support to ESC-operated classrooms, act as a consultant to the nine local school districts of Putnam County and contribute to professional development and systemic behavioral supports. The BCBA will play a key role in helping students with significant behavioral needs succeed in school and preparing educators with tools and strategies to support them.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

ESC Classrooms

• Conduct classroom and individual student observations in behavioral and autism units.
• Complete Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and develop evidence-based Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Collaborate directly with teachers, classroom aides, and related service providers to implement interventions.
• Model effective behavioral strategies and provide real-time coaching and feedback.
• Monitor student progress using data-based decision-making, adjusting interventions as needed.

District Consultation

• Serve as a behavioral consultant for Putnam County’s nine school districts.
• Conduct student and classroom observations, develop recommendations, and model effective interventions.
• Provide a bridge for local districts referring students to ESC classrooms, ensuring smoother transitions and consistent supports.
• Provide a bridge for local districts referring students to ESC classrooms, ensuring smoother transitions and consistent supports.
• Partner with school administrators and teams to strengthen district-level behavioral supports and interventions.

Professional Development, Data & Compliance

• Design and deliver professional development for ESC and district staff in evidence-based behavioral practices.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting related to behavioral programming and student outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services, FBAs, and BIPs in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Support the development and monitoring of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS).

Additional Duties

• Collaborate with families to support consistency between home and school behavioral strategies.
• Serve on multi-disciplinary teams and participate in IEP meetings as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention support, including de-escalation strategies and post-crisis planning.
• Stay current with best practices, research, and ethical standards in behavior analysis and special education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the mission of the ESC and districts.