Behavior Supports Coordinator - LEA Programs (BCBA)

Behavior Supports Coordinator – LEA Programs position within the Student Services division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU). This role coordinates, implements, and oversees behavioral support services for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) across a multi-county region, reporting to the Supervisor – ACS LEA Services.

About the role

The Coordinator manages service requests, supports district-based programming, and ensures delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral and instructional supports. This position provides direct supervision to Behavior Analyst Consultants and oversees Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Personal Care Assistants (PCAs). Based at the Educational Services Center in Downingtown, PA, the Coordinator serves as a liaison to school districts, collaborating with administrators and multidisciplinary teams to assess needs, develop service proposals, and support implementation of effective behavioral and instructional practices.

The role includes oversight of Specialized Instructional Coaches, support for IU-operated classrooms within districts, leadership in special education program audits, and ensuring services align with regulatory requirements through data-driven decision-making.

The CCIU serves 12 school districts in Chester County, supporting nearly 86,000 public and non-public school students and over 6,000 educators. As one of 29 regional educational agencies in Pennsylvania, the CCIU provides cost-effective services at the regional level.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of behavioral support services for LEAs across a multi-county region.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for school districts to assess needs, determine service delivery models, and ensure alignment with evidence-based practices.
• Oversee intake, triage, and assignment of behavioral support requests, including consultation, assessment, and direct service needs.
• Provide ongoing supervision and guidance to assigned staff to ensure high-quality, consistent service delivery.
• Collaborate with district administrators and multidisciplinary teams to assess behavioral and instructional programming needs and develop targeted service proposals.
• Facilitate ongoing communication with LEAs to monitor service effectiveness, address emerging needs, and strengthen partnerships.
• Support districts in building internal capacity through coaching, modeling, and professional development.
• Provide clinical supervision for all ABA-based practices to ensure alignment with ethical, supervisory, and professional standards.
• Oversee supervision of RBTs, BCBA trainees, and other staff in accordance with BACB supervision requirements, including direct observation, feedback, competency evaluation, and documentation.
• Oversee behavioral and instructional supports within IU-operated classrooms located in school districts.
• Support planning, development, and expansion of IU classrooms within LEAs, including staffing models, service design, and implementation supports.
• Collaborate with internal IU leadership to ensure alignment between IU programs and district-based services.
• Lead functional behavior assessments and development, implementation, and monitoring of function-based behavior intervention plans using evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate high-risk behavioral cases to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with positive behavioral interventions.
• Design data collection systems and measurable behavioral goals to support effective intervention planning.
• Oversee and support Specialized Instructional Coaches in delivering evidence-based instructional and behavioral interventions within district programs.
• Ensure coaching services align with district goals, student needs, and best practices in instruction and behavior management.
• Monitor fidelity of implementation and impact of coaching supports on classroom systems and student outcomes.
• Lead and support special education program audits within school districts, focusing on behavioral programming, service delivery, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Analyze audit findings to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for program improvement.
• Develop and present actionable recommendations to district leadership to enhance student outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Design and deliver professional development aligned to behavioral supports, classroom systems, and evidence-based practices for district staff.
• Support development of sustainable systems within districts to improve behavioral outcomes and reduce reliance on intensive supports.
• Establish and monitor systems for data collection related to service delivery, student outcomes, and program effectiveness.
• Use data to drive decision-making, inform service adjustments, and ensure accountability across all assigned programs.
• Maintain high standards of quality assurance to ensure services meet organizational expectations and stakeholder needs.
• Ensure all services are delivered in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including special education requirements.
• Support accurate documentation, reporting, and billing processes associated with services provided to LEAs.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure efficient use of resources and alignment of services with funding structures.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health, or related field (required).
• Currently certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (required).
• Minimum 8 years of experience working in a behavioral health setting or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience providing supervision to staff.
• Current police, child abuse, and FBI fingerprint clearances (required).

Pay

$90,083 to $112,604 (placement on scale is based on years of experience).

Schedule

Monday - Friday; year-round (260 days per year, 7.5 hours per day).