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Reports To: Chief Program and Culture OfficerStatus: Full-Time, ExemptTakes Direction From: Executive Team, Strategic Leadership TeamCalendar: Administrative CalendarPosition SummaryThe Senior Director of Behavioral Systems is responsible for the integration and oversight of ASUA&rsquo;s behavioral programming systems and application infrastructure to ensure consistent, high-quality implementation across all locations.This role leads the alignment of behavioral systems, staff training, supervision structures, and data-informed decision-making processes to ensure that all programming reflects ASUA&rsquo;s trauma-informed, child-centered, and neuro-affirming philosophy.The Senior Director ensures that core organizational initiatives&mdash;including behavioral programming, SWPBIS, crisis prevention (CPI/Ukeru), data systems, and staff competency development&mdash;are implemented with fidelity, consistency, and a focus on socially valid outcomes, while maintaining a strong, proactive emphasis on the physical safety of both students and staff, including the prevention and reduction of injury across all settings.This role integrates system design, staff training, implementation monitoring, and supervision frameworks to create a cohesive infrastructure that supports both staff performance and student success.QualificationsRequired<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or related field</li><li>Current BCBA certification</li><li>Minimum of 5&ndash;7 years experience in behavioral programming within special education or clinical settings</li><li>Demonstrated ability to translate behavioral theory into scalable systems and practical tools</li><li>Experience designing or managing data systems, training systems, or fidelity monitoring structures</li><li>Strong project management, documentation, and organizational skills</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Experience supporting multi-site programs</li><li>Experience in staff training and adult learning</li><li>Experience in quality improvement or implementation science</li><li>Familiarity with SWPBIS, DBR systems, and program evaluation tools</li><li>Experience collaborating across academic and clinical teams</li></ul>Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Behavioral Systems &amp; Programming Integration<ul><li>Design and oversee scalable behavioral programming systems across ASUA</li><li>Ensure alignment of:</li><li>PBSP development and implementation</li><li>Behavioral response protocols</li><li>Risk assessment and decision-making frameworks</li><li>Integrated behavioral, academic, and clinical supports</li><li>Ensure systems reflect ASUA&rsquo;s philosophy:</li><li>Trauma-informed care</li><li>Neuro-affirming practices</li><li>Relationship-based and skills-based approaches</li><li>Align behavioral programming with interdisciplinary service delivery</li></ul>Organizational Training Systems<ul><li>Design and oversee comprehensive training infrastructure including:</li><li>Behavioral programming training</li><li>Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training and Response (CPI/Ukeru)</li><li>Elevatus Sexuality Education Training</li><li>Integrated programming training across disciplines</li><li>Develop:</li><li>Staff competency checklists</li><li>Skill demonstration protocols</li><li>Training documentation systems</li><li>Ensure training includes:</li><li>Data collection and analysis</li><li>Functional behavior assessment</li><li>PBSP implementation</li><li>Skill acquisition and behavior reduction strategies</li><li>Staff coaching and feedback systems</li></ul>Crisis Prevention &amp; Safety Training (CPI/Ukeru)<ul><li>Oversee all crisis prevention and safety training programs</li><li>New staff onboarding/certification</li><li>Re-certification trainings</li><li>Return to Work from Injury Retrainings</li><li>Ensure fidelity of:</li><li>CPI certification</li><li>Ukeru implementation</li><li>De-escalation strategies</li><li>Safe response protocols</li><li>Responsibilities include:</li><li>Maintaining instructor certification systems</li><li>Monitoring staff compliance</li><li>Updating protocols based on best practice</li><li>Ensuring alignment with ASUA&rsquo;s trauma-informed philosophy</li></ul>Behavior Analytic Supervision Systems &amp; BACB Compliance<ul><li>Design and oversee supervision structures for:</li><li>BCBAs</li><li>Pre-BCBA candidates</li><li>RBTs</li><li>Behavior Specialists</li><li>Develop and maintain:</li><li>Supervision tracking systems</li><li>Documentation structures</li><li>Competency-based supervision models</li><li>Ensure supervision includes:</li><li>Ethical practice</li><li>Applied skill development</li><li>Coaching and performance feedback</li><li>Alignment with ASUA philosophy</li><li>Conduct audits to ensure:</li><li>BACB compliance</li><li>Supervision integrity</li><li>Meaningful staff development</li></ul>Data Systems &amp; Organizational Metrics<ul><li>Oversee behavioral data systems including:</li><li>DBR</li><li>SWPBIS</li><li>Crisis tracking</li><li>Collaborate on integrated data systems across:</li><li>Academic</li><li>Clinical</li><li>Transition programming</li><li>Responsibilities include:</li><li>Defining key metrics</li><li>Developing dashboards and reporting systems</li><li>Ensuring data integrity</li><li>Using data to drive decision-making and system improvements</li></ul>Implementation Fidelity &amp; Quality Assurance<ul><li>Develop and oversee fidelity monitoring systems across:</li><li>Behavioral programming</li><li>Training implementation</li><li>Supervision practices</li><li>Conduct:</li><li>Program audits</li><li>Classroom observations</li><li>Cross-site implementation reviews</li><li>Identify:</li><li>Implementation drift</li><li>Staff skill gaps</li><li>System breakdowns</li><li>Develop:</li><li>Targeted retraining plans</li><li>System improvement strategies</li></ul>Staff Competency Development<ul><li>Develop competency frameworks for:</li><li>RBTs</li><li>Pre-BCBA staff</li><li>BCBAs</li><li>Behavior Specialists</li><li>Classroom staff</li><li>Implement systems for:</li><li>Skill assessment</li><li>Coaching and mentorship</li><li>Performance improvement</li><li>Professional growth pathways</li><li>Ensure competencies reflect:</li><li>Ethical ABA practices</li><li>Trauma-informed care</li><li>Relationship-based supports</li><li>Real-world application in school settings</li></ul>SWPBIS &amp; Socially Valid Outcomes<ul><li>Ensure alignment and implementation of SWPBIS systems across locations</li><li>Monitor reinforcement systems to ensure:</li><li>Positive, strengths-based approaches</li><li>Avoidance of compliance-driven practices</li><li>Ensure programming leads to:</li><li>Socially meaningful outcomes</li><li>Increased independence</li><li>Improved quality of life for students</li></ul>Strategic Program Development &amp; Alignment<ul><li>Partner with Chief Program and Culture Officer to:</li><li>Translate strategic goals into operational systems</li><li>Support program expansion</li><li>Build scalable infrastructure</li><li>Ensure consistency of:</li><li>ASUA philosophy and methodology</li><li>Cross-site implementation</li><li>Organizational standards</li></ul>Organizational RelationshipsCollaborates with:<ul><li>Senior Leadership Team</li><li>Behavioral Directors</li><li>Academic Leadership</li><li>Clinical Leadership</li><li>Transition Leadership</li><li>Site Leadership Teams</li><li>BCBA Supervisors</li><li>Multidisciplinary Teams</li></ul>This role does not function as a primary site-based supervisor but conducts observation, coaching, and system oversight across locations.Additional Duties and Responsibilities: ● To read and abide by the Employee Handbook including updates and changes● To attend all mandatory meetings, including those outside of regularly scheduled schoolhours● Travel between campuses and program locations as needed● Perform duties in school, community, or other program settings● Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Head of Schools or other appropriateadministratorWork Environment Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.<ul><li>Moderate degree of physical stamina, with frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds and the possibility of lifting and/or carrying up to 50 pounds</li><li>Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and bending</li><li>Ability to move through the physical space of the building which may or may not require stairs, distances, and the operation of doors and gates</li><li>Moving light furniture may be required</li><li>May require driving school vehicles operated under a standard driver&rsquo;s license</li><li>Exposure to noise and activity of a special needs school or community setting</li><li>May involve exposure to communicable diseases and other adverse conditions</li><li>Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions</li></ul>Equipment/Material HandledThe individual in this position shall be assigned a variety of resources and materials which are to be appropriately stored and accounted for. All media resources and borrowed material are to be judiciously used, and are to be maintained in a reasonably unsoiled and non- damaged fashion. Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.ASUA reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.Pay: $90,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>403(b)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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Senior Director of Behavioral Systems