Classroom Program Manager

• Develops and implements standards-based IEPs and daily and weekly lesson plans
• Teaches students to acquire academic, self-help, daily living, and social skills, as stated in the standards-basedIEP
• Works with students, professionals, paraprofessional staff, families, and community partners to ensureappropriate educational habilitation services
• Serves as a resource by tutoring students in academic subjects, as identified in the standards-based IEP
• Actively participates in required training, continuing education, professional development activities, and otherlicensure related items to maintain competency and support organizational goals
• Participates in programs designed to aid in the habilitation and training/treatment of the students
• Performs varied services including instructional, clerical, supervisory, housekeeping, and behavioral managementduties as they relate to the school day
• Completes reports on the standards-based IEP goals, skills, and classroom performance of each student
• Conducts and supervises recreational and life enrichment activities as they relate to the school day
• Observes, records, and reports the condition and behavior of the students, including maintaining daily records ofevents during the school day, particularly those in the standards-based IEP
• Directs support staff and RBTs within the classroom to ensure safe environment conducive to learning
• Consistently implements behavior management plans to reduce clients’ maladaptive behaviors and promoteappropriate social behaviors
• Shows initiative by identifying solutions to work towards improving stakeholder satisfaction
• Updates Student Information System daily for attendance, class planning, communication, and record keeping
• Completes incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse or neglect of a student or client
• Demonstrates competency through performance checklists in all clinical and administrative areas
• Provides required 5% supervision to RBTs in the classroom, RBT performance checklists as assigned, and mayfacilitate continuing education or competency assessments
• Seeks the best use of materials, equipment, and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Effectively uses time management to manage caseload and work assignments
• Provides ABA program management to clients in a school setting
• Uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and current research to make decisions
• Remains knowledgeable of each assigned client’s ABA program and its progress and adjusts the treatment planwhen sufficient progress has been made or a lack of progress is seen
• Follows the direction of the Program Director regarding each client’s profile

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred
• BCBA or BCaBA certification required
• Experience in special education and/or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred
• Knowledge of education law and standards-based Individual Education Planning preferred
• Valid Indiana Special Education Teaching License required, or current enrollment in an approved Indiana Alternative Licensure or Transition to Teaching program leading to Special Education licensure.
• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) or Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst (LABA) in the State of Indiana required
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

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