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 

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