Behavior Analyst - Special Education Department at Merced County Office of Education
About the Employer
The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation by the deadline date will be considered to interviews. The following must be submitted by the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: *Complete online application *Resume *3 current letters of recommendation (dated within 18 months of submission and signed by the author) *Copy of Behavioral Analyst Certificate *Unofficial College Transcripts and degree -Upon hire must present TB clearance, high school diploma, official transcripts, H-6 DMV printout, CA driver license, and proof of auto insurance liability. All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only. If unable to attach required documents to application, please fax to (209)381-6768, Attention: Denisse Soto or you can drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2). Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached with your application.
SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Coordinator, Special Education Department, the Behavior Analyst will instruct and monitor classroom teachers, assistants, and pertinent school personnel in the implementation of behavior programs which may include instructional strategies and techniques based on the principles of applied behavior analysis. This position will interact with parents, school district personnel and other pertinent professionals on a regular basis. This position is classified as Executive, Supervisory and/or Administrative pursuant to Education Code Section 45130 and thereby exempt from the classified bargaining unit and from overtime provisions of Education Code Sections 45127 and 45128. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Masters Degree in Behavior Analysis or in a related field. Additional training in specific researched based autism methodologies and/or intervention, such as Discrete Trial, PECS, TEACCH, Social Stories and naturalistic/incidental teaching strategies is preferred. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years of experience providing educational programs and behavior plans for students with autism. Experience supervising educational programs and behavior plans for students with autism. Experience providing staff development training to classroom personnel is preferred. CREDENTIALS AND/OR SKILLS: Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst. Ability to understand and follow current guidelines regulating the implementation of behavior programming; Ability to demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communications/presentations. Proof of valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of insurance required by law. DMV H6 printout required. View attached job description for complete details. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via email following final selection.
Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation by the deadline date will be considered to interviews. The following must be submitted by the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: *Complete online application *Resume *3 current letters of recommendation (dated within 18 months of submission and signed by the author) *Copy of Behavioral Analyst Certificate *Unofficial College Transcripts and degree -Upon hire must present TB clearance, high school diploma, official transcripts, H-6 DMV printout, CA driver license, and proof of auto insurance liability. All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only. If unable to attach required documents to application, please fax to (209)381-6768, Attention: Denisse Soto or you can drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2). Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached with your application.
SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Coordinator, Special Education Department, the Behavior Analyst will instruct and monitor classroom teachers, assistants, and pertinent school personnel in the implementation of behavior programs which may include instructional strategies and techniques based on the principles of applied behavior analysis. This position will interact with parents, school district personnel and other pertinent professionals on a regular basis. This position is classified as Executive, Supervisory and/or Administrative pursuant to Education Code Section 45130 and thereby exempt from the classified bargaining unit and from overtime provisions of Education Code Sections 45127 and 45128. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Masters Degree in Behavior Analysis or in a related field. Additional training in specific researched based autism methodologies and/or intervention, such as Discrete Trial, PECS, TEACCH, Social Stories and naturalistic/incidental teaching strategies is preferred. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years of experience providing educational programs and behavior plans for students with autism. Experience supervising educational programs and behavior plans for students with autism. Experience providing staff development training to classroom personnel is preferred. CREDENTIALS AND/OR SKILLS: Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst. Ability to understand and follow current guidelines regulating the implementation of behavior programming; Ability to demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communications/presentations. Proof of valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of insurance required by law. DMV H6 printout required. View attached job description for complete details. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via email following final selection.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Application Deadline
1/6/2020 9:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
7/12/2019
Contact
Denisse Soto
209-381-6690
209-381-6690
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$42.16 to $57.67 per hour, Range 9 of the Classified Management, Supervisory, and Confidential Salary Schedule (CMSC)
Length of Work Year
200 days per year / 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Program:
Emotionally Disturbed Program (ED)/SIERRA
Location:
Itinerant - Various locations in Merced County
Hours:
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
PREVENT YOUR APPLICATION FROM BEING DISQUALIFIED:
Screening is based on information provided on the application. Read the position announcement carefully including requirements for applying!! Complete the application THOROUGHLY and be specific. AVOID using "varies", "on call", "see resume" or similar, vague language. Give DETAILED INFORMATION. Carefully review attached job description for minimum qualifications. Submit all required, additional documents as specified in order for your application to be considered.
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR ED-JOIN APPLICATION:
If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM