Behavioral Program Coordinator

Job purpose 

The Gersh Organization is dedicated to transforming the lives of children on the autism spectrum, providing unwavering support and guidance. Operating in various locations, including Long Island, NY, Seattle, WA, and Puerto Rico, Gersh is the foremost provider of educational and support services for children with autism and their families. The Behavioral Program Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing behavioral support programs for students with autism at Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. This position ensures that evidence-based practices, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) strategies are integrated into the school environment to support student success and improve staff practices. The coordinator works closely with behavior interventionists, teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals, families, and administrators to create and sustain a positive, inclusive, and effective learning environment. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assists in the development and administration of behavioral assessment tools to conduct functional assessments and develops strategies to teach appropriate behaviors while reducing maladaptive behaviors. 

• Facilitates training, modeling, mentoring and supervision of staff and families in implementation of ABA and CPI principles, methodology and behavior reduction strategies. 

• Oversees and ensures proper utilization of Telecubes for real-time behavior data collection and skill acquisition tracking in classrooms.  

• Ensures appropriate completion of intervention and incident reports through Telecubes in all classrooms. 

• Works alongside Principals and Assistant Principals in ensuring data is accurate by following established supervision processes. 

• Disseminates changes made to the Telecubes platform and provides Telecubes training to staff when needed.  

• Implements and monitors Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) in collaboration with BCBAs, teachers, behavioral interventionists and student aides to ensure student behavioral progress. 

• Supervises behavioral interventionists and provides weekly guidance, support, and performance feedback. 

• Conducts regular debriefing meetings after crisis interventions to evaluate team/ classroom responses and improve intervention strategies. 

• Maintains and analyzes student behavioral data, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.  

• Coordinates and facilitates staff training on behavioral intervention techniques such as CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) and crisis intervention protocols. 

• Maintains records of CPI training data, keeps track of renewals and training to ensure staff is prepared to manage behaviors. 

• Creates standard operating procedure manuals regarding processes for the Behavioral Program. 

• Participates in classroom meetings with teachers, interventionists, and support staff to discuss student progress, behavioral strategies, and intervention effectiveness. 

• Collaborates with administrators, special education staff, and related service providers to support students’ behavioral and academic success. 

• Participates in administrative meetings to provide program data and solve issues. 

Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Psychology, Education, or a related field 

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) 

• Licensed Behavior Analyst 

• Minimum of 2 years' experience providing ABA services to children with Autism 

• Expertise in conducting skill and behavioral assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, FBA, etc.) 

• Proficient in developing skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs 

• Preferred experience in supervising BCaBAs and/or Behavior Technicians (RBT) 

• Completion of 8-hour BCBA Supervision Training 

Work conditions 

• Location: Gersh Academy Guaynabo (Main) 

• Work hours: 40 hours per week 

• Environment: School/Classroom Setting 

Physical Requirements  

• Ability to sit/ stand for long periods 

• Ability to lift 50 pounds. 

• Ability to move freely throughout building with no restrictions 

• Ability to handle maladaptive/ risk behaviors  

Join Gersh, where your expertise will contribute to changing lives and making a lasting impact on children with autism and their families. Be part of a team that values collaboration, professional development, and the highest standards of clinical ABA. 

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays*
• School Breaks*
• Referral program
• 401K
• 401K Matching
• Professional Development
• Trainings