BCBA-Program Supervisor

Overview

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.
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

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