Board Certified Behavioural Analyst

Behaviour Analyst
Full-Time Temporary Position - 10 Month
Salary
- $82,091 to $105,180
**Start Date**: November 7th, 2024 or sooner
About the Board
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 84 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.
Staff Wellness
At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.
Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee’s well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.
Reporting to the Manager of Special Education, Inclusion and Equity, the Behaviour Analysts will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides student support and professional development to school staff with respect to applied behaviour analysis (ABA) practice, behavioural support strategies, functional behaviour assessments, behaviour support plans, and safe intervention plans.
**Duties include but are not limited to**:
Provide direct support and coach school teams in conducting functional behaviour assessments, developing behaviour support plans, and safe intervention plans.
Develop and support the implementation of comprehensive intervention plans for students from K to 12 with a spectrum of behaviours who have been either formally identified or unidentified.
Develop appropriate data collection techniques to monitor student progress.
Develop an in-depth understanding of contextual factors and contributing variables for student behaviour.
Facilitate communication between interdisciplinary team, including staff, parents/guardians, and/or community agencies.
Provide programming support and data analysis for embedded special education programs and classrooms from K to 12
Collect, summarize and analyze data related to the implementation of strategies, behaviour support plans, and safe intervention plans that may be communicated to internal and external stakeholders.
Model appropriate behavioural strategies for school-based staff
Participate in debrief sessions with staff and students

**Qualifications**:
Masters Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Psychology, Applied Disability Studies, or Developmental Disabilities
Registered with the College of Psychology and Behaviour Analysts (as of July 1st, 2024) or Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) - Include certification number
Maintain registration and eligibility for autonomous practice with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts
Minimum two (2) years experience designing and implementing applied behaviour analytic programming for children and youth with challenging or at risk behaviour

**Skills**:Knowledge of the function and delivery of a functional behavioural assessment, including specific function-based behavioural assessments and interviews
Knowledge of the purpose and delivery of a range of behavioural assessment and data collection methods
Knowledge of the synthesis and analysis of data in support of behavioural programming
Knowledge and experience in implementing positive behaviour strategies and supports within a tiered intervention model
Knowledge and evaluation of evidence-based practices in behaviour analysis
Knowledge in field of derived, arbitrary, and non-equivalence relations, and psychological flexibility
Knowledge and experience working within a multidisciplinary team
Training in Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) or equivalent de-escalation methods
A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
Employment Equity Statement
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.
HWDSBs mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclu