Applied Behavior Analysis Campus Director; BCBA - Tucson Campus

Overview

Applied Behavior Analysis Campus Director (BCBA) 26/27 School Year - Tucson Campus (K-2nd and 6th-12th 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.

The ABA Campus Director will work hand-in-hand with the Special Education Teachers, the Chief of Staff, 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, Tucson Campus
• 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
• Performs 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 401K (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 ability to function as a team member
• Ability to…