Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Manager, 26/27 SY, East Valley (Mesa, AZ) Campus (K-3rd Grade)
About The Position
Arizona Autism Charter Schools (AZACS) is hiring an ABA Program Manager for its East Valley campus in Mesa, Arizona, serving grades K–3 during the 2026–2027 school year. Under the supervision and direction of the Campus Director of ABA Practices, the manager supervises and trains instructional staff in ABA strategies, tier 1 behavioral strategies, and behavior intervention plans. The role works closely with a campus BCBA to support a positive school culture and a best-practice educational model for students on the autism spectrum. The position requires experience designing, implementing, and overseeing ABA behavior strategies, particularly in school settings, along with the leadership skills to train, coach, and motivate instructional staff. The manager supports behavioral evaluation and data-driven instruction, provides staff training and coaching, oversees implementation fidelity, and assists with IEP management and student information records. The posting identifies three qualification levels based on ABA education and BCBA supervision progress.
Requirements
- Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
- Level I: At least one semester of higher education in ABA completed, with a minimum of 15 credits; BCBA supervision may or may not have been completed.
- Level II: Completed an ABA master’s degree certification program, with BCBA supervision hours still needed.
- Level III: Completed an ABA master’s degree certification program and all BCBA supervision requirements; not a licensed BCBA.
- Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
- Proof of current enrollment in or completion of an ABA master’s certification program.
- 1–2 years of management experience.
- Experience in the design, implementation, and oversight of ABA behavior strategies, including significant experience in school settings.
- Leadership skills and ability to train, coach, and motivate instructional staff.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
- Ability to exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly to move objects.
Responsibilities
- Work with the BCBA to conduct student behavioral evaluations and reevaluations, including Functional Behavior Assessments and implementation of PEAK and other ABA practices.
- Conduct weekly fidelity-of-implementation checks on behavior intervention plans, discrete trial training, and classroom management strategies.
- Analyze student data regularly with classroom teachers to support data-driven instruction.
- Oversee classroom staff in delivering ABA services and implementing tier 1 behavior strategies.
- Train and support classroom staff in student-specific Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Maintain knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study.
- Conduct group trainings for teachers, paraprofessionals, new employees, or parents.
- Conduct one-on-one and in-class coaching sessions and observations for classroom staff using competency-based training measures.
- Provide evidence of weekly monitoring, evaluation, and training of instructional staff consistent with the AZACS Instruction and Alignment Manual.
- Assist in managing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for all students.
- Update student information spreadsheets and databases when students or staff change.
- For Senior ABA Manager only, provide campus BCBA supervision hours to staff obtaining RBT certification.
- Maintain consistent and regular attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Coach, monitor, evaluate, and mentor behavioral specialists and paraprofessionals working with students with disabilities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $45,000–$56,000 based on experience for a 10-month school-year position.
- BCBA supervision hours provided at no cost.
- Eligibility to participate in medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident, voluntary supplemental life, and pet insurance coverage.
- 80 hours of paid time off and paid federal holidays.
- Paid fall, winter, and spring breaks.
- Eligibility to participate in a traditional or Roth 401(k) with company match.
- Complimentary access to Calm Health for the employee and up to five loved ones.
- Eligibility for tuition reimbursement after six months of continued employment.
- Professional development and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
