Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Manager, Early Learning Center, Phoenix, AZ 26/27 School Year

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Program Manager - Early Learning Center (K-3 Campus)

2026/2027 School Year

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.

Under the supervision and direction of the Campus Director of ABA Practices, the ABA Program Manager will be responsible for supervising and training instructional staff on implementing ABA strategies, tier 1 behavioral strategies, and behavior intervention plans within AZACS.

Candidates must be experienced in the correct design, implementation, and oversight of ABA behavior strategies and have significant experience conducting these activities within school settings. This candidate must demonstrate excellent leadership skills and the ability to train, coach, and motivate instructional staff. The ABA Program Manager will work hand-in-hand with a BCBA at the school to promote a positive school culture that focuses on implementing a best-practice education model to achieve optimal results for students on the autism spectrum.

Duties:

Data Collection

Work with BCBA to conduct student behavioral evaluations/re-evaluations, including Functional Behavior Assessments, implementation of PEAK, and other ABA practices

Conduct weekly fidelity of implementation checks on behavior intervention plans, discrete trial training, and classroom management strategies

Ensure data-driven instruction through regular data analysis with classroom teachers for each child

Coaching and Mentoring

Oversee classroom staff in the delivery of all ABA services and the implementation of tier 1 behavior strategies 

Train and support classroom staff with student-specific Behavior Intervention Plans

Maintains 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 the instructional staff consistent with the AZACS Instruction and Alignment Manual

Other

Assist in managing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for all students

Update the student information spreadsheets/databases list when students or staff change over

Senior ABA Manager only: Provide BCBA campus supervision hours to staff obtaining RBT certification

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) required:

Level I: At least one semester of higher education in Applied Behavior Analysis completed (15 credits minimum); may or may not have had any BCBA supervision completed

Level II: Completed ABA Master’s degree certification program, with BCBA supervision hours needed

Level III: Completed ABA Master’s degree certification program and has completed all BCBA supervision requirements (not a licensed BCBA)

Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card

Proof of current enrollment or conferred ABA Master’s certification program is required

1-2 years of management experience

Benefits:

Competitive pay based on experience (salaried 10-month school-year position: $45,000 to $56,000) with BCBA supervision hours provided to you at no cost

Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, and pet insurance!

80 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Federal Holidays

Paid fall, winter, and spring breaks 

Eligible to participate in 401(k) Traditional or Roth with company match

Complimentary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones

Eligible for tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continued employment

Great professional development and advancement opportunities

Check out the career pathways we offer! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ikK7X5J6kG2EKHqcu4WpNu_oIpVmeBwh/view 

ADA and Other Requirements:

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work:  

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

Working Conditions:  

Work is routinely performed in an indoor and outdoor classroom setting.

Supervisory/Evaluation Duties:

Coaches, monitors, evaluates, and mentors behavioral specialists and paraprofessionals working with students with disabilities.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.