Applied Behavior Analysis Campus Director; BCBA - East Valley; Mesa, AZ Campus

Applied Behavior Analysis Campus Director (BCBA) 26/27 School Year – East Valley (Mesa, AZ) Campus (K-3rd Grade)

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 direction of the Senior Director of ABA and Data, the ABA Campus Director will work hand‑in‑hand with the Special Education Teachers, the Chief of Schools, and off‑site consultants of ABA Programs to promote a positive school culture that focuses on implementing a best practice educational model to achieve optimal results for students. Additionally, the ABA Campus Director will support day‑to‑day operations of the campus in line with behavior analytic practices and best practices for students with autism.

• Supervision of Lead SPED Teacher, behavior specialists
• Supervision hours for potential BCBA candidates and RBTs

• Work directly with staff to support students who exhibit challenging behaviors, which may range from mild to extreme
• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the new Arizona Autism Charter Schools
• 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
• Align all practices to the AZACS Program Alignment Manual and monitor for fidelity
• Coach staff, 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 IEPs 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 RBTs, if needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• The school is located at a new state‑of‑the‑art Autism Center
• Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, and 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 401(k) (traditional or Roth) with company match
• No travel from home to home or clinic to clinic – ONE location

• 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
• Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card
• Required:
  
  Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card
• Valid BCBA Licensure and certification
• 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
• Master’s Degree or higher

• Master’s Degree or higher
• Active Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) required
• 1+ years of supervised BCBA work experience
• 3+ years of behavioral work (with children) experience preferred
• Knowledge and proficiency with 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…