Campus Director of ABA Practices, Tucson 25/26 School Year

Campus Director of ABA Practices 25/26 School Year: Tucson Upper Campus

AZACS is growing and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning team!

AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona; and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director; the Campus Director, ABA Practices will serve as the campus data analyst and provide BCBA and RBT supervision on their campus. Additionally, the Campus Director, ABA Practices will support day to day operations of the campus in line with behavior analytic practices and best-practices for students with autism. 

The Campus Director, ABA Practices will work hand-in-hand with the Campus Director, the Executive Team, and other charter leadership to promote a positive school culture that focuses on implementing a best practice educational model to achieve optimal results for students.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervision of ABA Managers working toward a BCBA certification
• RBT supervision 

Duties: 

• Work directly with staff to support students who exhibit challenging behaviors, which may range from mild to extreme
• Work with staff to ensure ABA-based skill acquisition programs are implemented in the areas of academics and functional skills 
• Ensure implementation of PEAK programming for students in need of Discrete Trial Teaching 
• Perform functional behavior assessments (FBA) for individual students
• Coach Cohort Managers to develop,  implement and oversee evidence-based intervention plans to ensure fidelity
• Train staff in the implementation of interventions and programming
• Develop and ensure implementation of data collection strategies to monitor student response to intervention
• Ensure data is being reported and analyzed weekly to monitor and adjust student programming as needed
• Participate in the development of student IEP’s and in IEP meetings
• Collect data and prepare a variety of reports to document assessment, interventions, and student progress
• Participate in problem-solving team meetings and tasks
• Provide supervision to BCBA candidates, if needed
• Provide supervision to RBTs, if needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications: 

• At least 5 years of experience working with students with moderate to severe autism or related disabilities 
• Minimum of three years of therapeutic intervention experience preferred

• BCBA with a track record of success implementing ABA in a school setting or other high volume clinical setting  
• Experience in structured teaching, center-based model preferred
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong consultative and data analysis abilities
• Creative thinker who can develop a wide range of interventions meeting the needs of a diverse student population

Required

• Master’s Degree or higher
• Active Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) required
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card
• 1 years of supervised BCBA work experience
• 3 years of behavioral work (with children) experience preferred
• Knowledge and proficiency in a range of clinical approaches to care
• Strong assessment skills and treatment planning expertise
• Good analytical/critical thinking skills with the ability to record, track, and analyze progress of interventions
• Positive communication and interpersonal skills – works well with parents, children, and other professionals
• Student focus and strong ability to function as a team member
• Excellent technology and computer skills, including Google Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits:

• The school is located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center
• Competitive pay based on experience ($78,000 to $95,000 DOE)
• Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, pet insurance
• Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (128 hours)
• Paid federal holidays, and school breaks 
• Eligible to participate in our 401K (traditional or Roth) with company match

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require:  stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work:  

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

Working Conditions:  

Work is routinely performed in an indoor office environment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Salary : $78,000 - $95,000