<p>Westfield Public Schools is seeking to fill a INTERIM (one year) Lead Manager of Autism, Social/Emotional and Behavior Services. Join the Westfield administrative team where all members strive under the Superintendent's leadership to focus daily on all children achieving beyond expectations. Candidates with a commitment to all students, staff, and community members in a collaborative yet challenging environment for excellence are encouraged to apply. Westfield Public Schools is comprised of one high school, one technical high school, one middle school, one intermediate school, six elementary schools, and one Pre-K program serving approximately 5,000 students. Westfield is located in Western Massachusetts in the Pioneer Valley and close to the Berkshires. Its location, rich business history of innovation, and diverse economic base make it an attractive community in which to live. JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Administrator of Special Education and Student Services, the Lead Manager of Autism, Social/Emotional and Behavior Services oversees the District Autism services and supervises the District behaviorists. Administrative Responsibilities: 1.Oversees behavioral clinicians (BCBAs, Behaviorists and RBTs) including assignment of duties, instruction of methods used, and employee supervision. 2.Provides quality control and approval of FBAs and Behavior Plans submitted by behavior support staff. 3.Participates in the development of new & continued programs, services, and training. 4.Develops and ensures implementation of procedures and policies for assigned programs in accordance with agency licensing and policies. 5.Meets regularly with the Administrator of Special Education and Student Services for supervision and feedback. 6.Meets regularly with Special Education Supervisors to allow for collaboration and notifies them immediately of issues impacting student's progress. 7.Participates as a member of various internal committees and administrative teams. Clinical Responsibilities: 1.Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives. 2.Provides ongoing professional development to the District on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and function based Intervention plans. 3.Is responsible for ongoing individual program oversight, treatment integrity observations and conducting weekly supervision meetings with behaviorists. 4.Responds to referrals for service in a timely and appropriate manner. 5.Effectively manages duties and prepares all documentation in a timely fashion; participates in related IEP meetings as needed. 6.Develops and teaches RBT curriculum for Interventionist staff. 7.Assists the Administrator of Special Education and Student Services in the referral of students to 45 day diagnostic placements: ensures the assessment questions are complete, clear and thorough AND ensures all steps have been taken prior to referral. 8.Assists the Administrator of Special Education and Student Services for creating a referral process for behavioral services. REPORTS TO:This position subject to funding.</p>