Program Manager: Applied Behavioral Supports - Community Schools & Student Services Department (2018

Ref: PCN6544

TITLE:

Program Manager, Applied Behavioral Supports

REPORTS TO:

Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:

As Assigned

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified Management

FLSA:

Exempt

WORK YEAR/HOURS:

261 Days / 7.5 Hours

ISSUED:

Created: May 2018

SALARY GRADE:

ADCL 14

BASIC FUNCTION: Under direction the Applied Behavioral Support Program Manager develops, manages, and coordinates the District's Coordinated Early Intervention Services (CEIS) plan and ensures that statutory guidelines are being met. The Program Manager promotes and support the OUSD Strategic Plan to create equitable opportunities for learning and success that ensure all students are college and career ready.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develop and manage the implementation of the District's Coordinated Early Intervention Services Plan (CEIS) with the California Department of Education.

Organize and facilitate CEIS Leadership Team and Stakeholder meetings.

Serve as the District representative at state and regional meetings on the District's Plan to eliminate significant disproportionality in Special Education.

Manage and supervise a team of Behavior Specialists, including provision of required training and supervisory hours for team members preparing for credentialing (BCBA).

Train and supervise team of Instructional Support Specialists.

Provide quality assurance of all CEIS related services in accordance with District DEIS Plan.

Design and deliver professional development trainings to build capacity of staff, stakeholders, and District leadership related to CEIS.

Support and review the development and implementation of all CEIS related behavior support plans for general education students in accordance with ABA standards.

Collect, manage, and report on CEIS data that measure the progress of students receiving ABA services.

Collaborate with District, Network and Behavioral Health partners to align and deliver Tier III intensive behavioral supports within the general education setting.

Provide direct behavior support and crisis intervention as needed.

Adhere to ethical standards including FERPA and BCBA code of ethics.

Serve as ABA program team lead responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and data collection of ABA (including positive behavior supports and intervention strategies) at an advanced level to address challenging behavior for children and their families/caregivers in a variety of environments.

Oversee ABA therapy services including, but not limited to: direct one-to-one therapy; development of new academic, behavioral, social, and daily living skills, and effective response to difficult or disruptive behaviors.

Provide ongoing clinical supervision and facilitate case consultation meetings in accordance with department protocols to ensure effective implementation of behavior support services.

Manage expanding program to including increasing variety of ages, diagnosis, and funding source requirements.

Provide supervision of initial and ongoing assessments to increase mastery of ABA protocols and methodologies.

Collect progress reports to ensure all programs effectively targeting short and long term behavioral goals, generalization and community integration.

Provide site-based quality checks of behavior specialists and instructional support specialist to monitor staff adherence to policy and procedures, and communicate with administrative staff in regards to staff performance, attendance, and efficacy.

Adhere to maintenance requirement including renewal and recertification of the BCBA.

Prepare and present written and oral reports for the appropriate District leaders, staff, community, and other audiences.

Maintain all administrative records, client files, and databases in accordance to HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.

Manage, motivate, develop and evaluate assigned staff; includes hiring, resource allocation, coaching, performance management, and development of staff.

Attend department and other meetings as required.

Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

District policies, applicable sections of the State Education Code and other laws and regulations

Strategic direction of Oakland Unified School District

Social, emotional, health and economic issues faced by Oakland youth and their families

Local community-based organizations that provide mental health services

Effective strategies for conflict management, problem solving, and decision making

Research methods, report writing and record-keeping techniques

Principles and practices of effective leadership

Adult learning principles

Funding opportunities for assigned program

Community contacts for assigned program

Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students; the District's diverse community, partners, and agencies

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Telephone techniques and etiquette

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

The Community School philosophy of aligning resources in service of students

Computer software, hardware, and related technology

ABILITY TO:

Ability to manage and evaluate data

Work with multi-faceted public and private agencies as well as district departments

Work successfully with diverse groups across race, ethnicity, religion, gender, class, and sexuality

Maintain confidentiality as appropriate

Use best practices to resolve conflicts among individuals and across groups

Communicate clearly both orally and in writing

Plan, prepare and deliver oral presentations

Organize, coordinate and prioritize a large volume of activities, programs and services

Develop and implement training and evaluation programs for adult learners

Work independently

Ability to develop and lead collaborative teams

Meet schedules and time lines

Complete work accurately and as directed with many interruptions

PREREQUISITES

A Master's Degree in special education, behavioral analysis, psychology, or related field from an accredited University; minimum of 5 years providing behavior support to students with special needs, and minimum of 2 years program management experience

Valid Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification required

Available to work an occasional evening and weekend

Must have reliable transportation to perform duties, including valid California Driver's License and insurance

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office and diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.



Primary Location: Community Schools & Student Services (CSSS)
Salary Range: $77,575.92 - $99,008.22 / Per Year
Shift Type: Full-Time

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