Senior Director of Behavioral Systems

Reports To: Chief Program and Culture Officer

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Takes Direction From: Executive Team, Strategic Leadership Team

Calendar: Administrative Calendar

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Behavioral Systems is responsible for the integration and oversight of ASUA’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’s trauma-informed, child-centered, and neuro-affirming philosophy.

The Senior Director ensures that core organizational initiatives—including behavioral programming, SWPBIS, crisis prevention (CPI/Ukeru), data systems, and staff competency development—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

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or related field
Current BCBA certification
Minimum of 5–7 years experience in behavioral programming within special education or clinical settings
Demonstrated ability to translate behavioral theory into scalable systems and practical tools
Experience designing or managing data systems, training systems, or fidelity monitoring structures
Strong project management, documentation, and organizational skills

Preferred

Experience supporting multi-site programs
Experience in staff training and adult learning
Experience in quality improvement or implementation science
Familiarity with SWPBIS, DBR systems, and program evaluation tools
Experience collaborating across academic and clinical teams

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Behavioral Systems & Programming Integration

Design and oversee scalable behavioral programming systems across ASUA
Ensure alignment of:
PBSP development and implementation
Behavioral response protocols
Risk assessment and decision-making frameworks
Integrated behavioral, academic, and clinical supports
Ensure systems reflect ASUA’s philosophy:
Trauma-informed care
Neuro-affirming practices
Relationship-based and skills-based approaches
Align behavioral programming with interdisciplinary service delivery

Organizational Training Systems

Design and oversee comprehensive training infrastructure including:
Behavioral programming training
Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training and Response (CPI/Ukeru)
Elevatus Sexuality Education Training
Integrated programming training across disciplines
Develop:
Staff competency checklists
Skill demonstration protocols
Training documentation systems
Ensure training includes:
Data collection and analysis
Functional behavior assessment
PBSP implementation
Skill acquisition and behavior reduction strategies
Staff coaching and feedback systems

Crisis Prevention & Safety Training (CPI/Ukeru)

Oversee all crisis prevention and safety training programs
New staff onboarding/certification
Re-certification trainings
Return to Work from Injury Retrainings
Ensure fidelity of:
CPI certification
Ukeru implementation
De-escalation strategies
Safe response protocols
Responsibilities include:
Maintaining instructor certification systems
Monitoring staff compliance
Updating protocols based on best practice
Ensuring alignment with ASUA’s trauma-informed philosophy

Behavior Analytic Supervision Systems & BACB Compliance

Design and oversee supervision structures for:
BCBAs
Pre-BCBA candidates
RBTs
Behavior Specialists
Develop and maintain:
Supervision tracking systems
Documentation structures
Competency-based supervision models
Ensure supervision includes:
Ethical practice
Applied skill development
Coaching and performance feedback
Alignment with ASUA philosophy
Conduct audits to ensure:
BACB compliance
Supervision integrity
Meaningful staff development

Data Systems & Organizational Metrics

Oversee behavioral data systems including:
DBR
SWPBIS
Crisis tracking
Collaborate on integrated data systems across:
Academic
Clinical
Transition programming
Responsibilities include:
Defining key metrics
Developing dashboards and reporting systems
Ensuring data integrity
Using data to drive decision-making and system improvements

Implementation Fidelity & Quality Assurance

Develop and oversee fidelity monitoring systems across:
Behavioral programming
Training implementation
Supervision practices
Conduct:
Program audits
Classroom observations
Cross-site implementation reviews
Identify:
Implementation drift
Staff skill gaps
System breakdowns
Develop:
Targeted retraining plans
System improvement strategies

Staff Competency Development

Develop competency frameworks for:
RBTs
Pre-BCBA staff
BCBAs
Behavior Specialists
Classroom staff
Implement systems for:
Skill assessment
Coaching and mentorship
Performance improvement
Professional growth pathways
Ensure competencies reflect:
Ethical ABA practices
Trauma-informed care
Relationship-based supports
Real-world application in school settings

SWPBIS & Socially Valid Outcomes

Ensure alignment and implementation of SWPBIS systems across locations
Monitor reinforcement systems to ensure:
Positive, strengths-based approaches
Avoidance of compliance-driven practices
Ensure programming leads to:
Socially meaningful outcomes
Increased independence
Improved quality of life for students

Strategic Program Development & Alignment

Partner with Chief Program and Culture Officer to:
Translate strategic goals into operational systems
Support program expansion
Build scalable infrastructure
Ensure consistency of:
ASUA philosophy and methodology
Cross-site implementation
Organizational standards

Organizational Relationships

Collaborates with:

Senior Leadership Team
Behavioral Directors
Academic Leadership
Clinical Leadership
Transition Leadership
Site Leadership Teams
BCBA Supervisors
Multidisciplinary Teams

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 school

hours

● 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 appropriate

administrator

Work Environment Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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
Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and bending
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
Moving light furniture may be required
May require driving school vehicles operated under a standard driver’s license
Exposure to noise and activity of a special needs school or community setting
May involve exposure to communicable diseases and other adverse conditions
Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions

Equipment/Material Handled

The 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 year

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