BCBA-Program Supervisor

General Description

To provide staff development, supervision and organizational leadership for assigned program in the effective implementation of the applied behavioral analysis process; to supervise and monitor implementation of programming for positive behavioral changes; and to ensure successful relationships with partner organizations and families.

Essential Core Responsibilities

Case Management (60%)

• Supervises all behavior analytic programming for assigned clients, incorporating individual and group program objectives
• Administers medication as needed, following appropriate training
• Provides individualized parent training on tactics to address goals for students at home as needed
• Utilizes data for use in determining further programming
• Coordinates design and data collection of research projects under supervision of Director

Administration & Supervision (15%)

• Supervises and mentors staff assigned to teams, working with Human Resources to maintain appropriate staffing levels
• Ensures and documents program planning and management, individual client progress and staff development
• Oversees accuracy of implementation for individual Behavior Intervention Plans
• Conducts TPRA observations with staff working with clients
• Delivers staff training and other professional development as needed • Participates in development and oversees execution of expense budget for program
• Ensures that classroom teachers under supervision have a plan and are taking reasonable action towards (a) obtaining their provisional license, (b) obtaining their renewable license, or (c) maintaining their renewable license; whichever is applicable

Client Objectives and Required Documentation (10%)

• Develops specific objectives for each client during initial evaluation
• Ensures implementation of daily activities focused on each objective
• Maintains and updates Individualized Educational/Program Plans
• Reviews progress reports provided to parents
• Assesses progress and makes changes to programs as needed in collaboration with classroom teachers
• Coordinates communication with necessary parties regarding timelines for required meetings, authorizations, and services funding, etc.

Daily Activities (10%)

• Maintains daily communication with teams regarding each client and family
• Responds to emergency situations as needed
• Follows school policy to oversee the educational administration of The Faison School in the absence of Director of Administration and/or Director of Education

Performance Management (5%)

• Expectations are clear, well communicated, and relate to the goals and objectives of the program
• Staff receive frequent, constructive feedback
• Staff have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish goals
• Performance issues are addressed and documented as they occur
• Safety issues are reviewed and communicated to assure a safe and healthy workplace

Requirements

Experience Requirements

• Ability to apply knowledge of adult training in the techniques of applied behavior analysis
• Ability to develop, manage and supervise effective programming for clients with autism
• Supervisory experience and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of special education curriculum, applied behavior analysis and research.
• Previous experience with autism
• Experience in behavior intervention
• Ability to complete CPR, First Aid and human rights training

Education Requirements

• Master’s degree in special education or related field required
• Board Certification in Behavior Analysis required; or the ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Special education teacher licensure in Virginia preferred

Essential Physical Requirements

• Lift 50 pounds (and keep back straight while doing so)
• Bend at all joints fluently
• Move in and out of and maintain a kneeling position for up to five minutes
• Reach in all directions
• Grasp using both hands
• Move quickly in both confined and open spaces to avoid safety issues
• Run in order to retrieve an individual who is moving quickly away from staff
• Maintain balance while lowering to a half squat position