Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BOULDER

Department: Special Education

Position Title: Behavior Analyst-Summer-ESY

Position Start Date: May 28, 2025

Position Type: Teachers-Licensed

Work Schedule: 5/28/2025 - 6/26/2025

Stipend:* $5,890 (This is based on working 125 hours including the 2 PD days)

Closing Date: February 12, 2025

This position will travel between the ESY sites.

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Summary:

ESY will run FULL DAYS for 7 hours Monday through Thursday, from June 2nd through June 26th, 2025. (There are no classes on Thursday, June 19th). All ESY staff must be available for the entirety of ESY programming as well as required training dates on 5/28 and 5/29 in order to be considered.PTO is not available during the summer.

ESY PTs are responsible for maintenance of IEP qualified goals during the ESY period. ESY PTs are also required to attend the two days of training and all 15 student contact days; plan and deliver lessons based on IEP qualified goals. Team effectively with colleagues, the site coordinator and parents; supervise children during breakfast, snack and transitions.

Responsibilities:

• Student Assessment and Evaluation: Collect, graph and analyze student data from functional behavior assessment (FBA) and/or functional analysis and write report summarizing the results. Function as the team lead to facilitate the FBA process for students in our ASD programs. Provide leadership in the development of student Behavior Support Plans (BSP) and ensure the fidelity of the implementation of said plans. Complete other assessments, in collaboration with program multidisciplinary team (i.e. VBMAPP, ACE, AFLS, curriculum assessment, etc). Assist teams in adjusting Behavior Support Plans for students in ASD programs. Attend IEP meetings in which behavior analytic support is indicated in the service delivery statement and/or hold an annual meeting to review and revise BSP with the family and school team.
• Program Assessment and Evaluation: Use program evaluation tools (such as CDE quality indicators) in collaboration with the school-based multidisciplinary teams and district special education leadership to create a quality learning environment that increases student progress. Implement the district mission/vision and goals related to ASD programs, in order to create consistent quality programming across programs.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with interdisciplinary and leadership teams across the district to ensure consistent quality autism programming. Co-facilitate trainings with program teams including paraprofessionals. Participates in regularly scheduled meetings, including Intensive Learning Center (ILC) meetings, with program special service providers. Participate in district leadership meetings including: BCBA team meetings, leadership meetings, multidisciplinary peer review, combined provider meetings, and other activities related to meeting BCBA team goals. Consult and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams related to individual student assessment, current student needs, program development, af FBA’s, BSP’s, and writing and implementing SMART IEP goals. Participate in regular meetings with site based administrator. Provide leadership and participate in multidisciplinary team on assessments (i.e. VbMAPP, ACE curriculum assessment, etc). Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and community service providers ( BCBA’s, SLP’s, advocates, private tutors etc.) to ensure successful outcomes across school, home and community settings.
• Training and Staff Development: Develop and provide training related to principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to program teams. Coach and model implementation of interventions identified by behavior support plans and behavior change procedures (fade, shape, prime). Train staff in using strategies to improve fidelity and reliability of data collection. Give ongoing modeling, feedback, and coaching to program staff related to both student behavior reduction and skill acquisition. Provide other district and site-based training related to behavior, as needed. Support and provide ongoing training to staff related to "in the moment response strategies" for crisis behavior as outlined in the BSP. (including but not limited to coaching and modeling de-escalation strategies related to crisis behavior.) Participate in professional development and continuous learning.
• Instruction and Program Support: Monitor student/program progress. Support programs related to ongoing data collection and input. Provide ongoing analysis of behavior data regularly and report individual student and program data trends to teams. Provide coaching and modeling around data collection to program staff
• Classroom Learning Environment: Support teams with development of materials for behavior support, verbal behavior and skill training. Support teams in creating classroom environmental structures and teaching strategies that incorporate behavior principles (e.g. antecedent strategies, instructional control, behavior momentum, pacing). Train staff in skill generalizations procedures to increase inclusion of students in general education environments. Support teams in increasing functional language/communication through the use of verbal behavior programming and approaches.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Currently hold a BCBA Adjunct Authorization from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) or have an adjunct application in process (must upload Adjunct Authorization or in process documentation to application).
• Currently hold a National BCBA certificate (must upload certificate to application).
• Completed and submitted BVSD on-line application.
• Must have a valid CPI certification

Preferred:

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge and experience in planning and leading effective adult learning.
• Ability to structure your own time and manage multiple perspectives.
• Training in trauma-informed practices and/or restorative practices and experience teaching a social emotional curriculum to students.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required for Dual Language schools.
• Minimum of three years experience working in education.

Salary Information:

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended. 

Application and Selection Procedure:

• External Candidates: Apply on-line at jobs.bvsd
• Current BVSD Employees: Must apply through the INFOR portal
• If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado.
• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination. 

Benefits & Eligibility:

Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits which may include:

• Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• EcoPass

Please see our Benefits Page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.

The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html