James Sherman, Ph.D., Bcba-D Email & Phone Number

• Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Central Education Facility and the Residential Treatment program (14 group homes with a capacity of 100 students supported by +300 staff at all levels)• Direct supervision of manager-level employees and various administrative positions• Knowledge, implementation, and monitoring of administrative operational policies and procedures• Monitoring of master staff schedule, staffing sufficiency, and staff performance• Collaboration with other executive-level team members on strategic-level initiatives• Liason activities with state licensing and regulation agencies (i.e. coordination of activities with MA EEC, DESE, DCF, DDS, etc.).

Milford, Ma

• Development and dissemination of training modules for basic and advanced staff training using didactic, video modeling, interactive online training, BST and PCBT training models.• In-vivo training for staff on discrete trial delivery, task analysis presentation, picture activity schedule development and implementation, and other teaching methods based in applied behavior analysis• Development and maintenance of data management system within the Filemaker program used for tracking regulatory and company training compliance for +300 employees.• Ongoing research in effective professional development and staff training strategies• Providing clinical support for day-to-day operations and consultation for case managers and other BCBAs within the company• Supervision and training of persons who are accruing clinical hours required to sit for the BCBA exam• Application of OBM systems analysis to streamline internal procedures and improve efficiency• Modernization of interactive computer training modules to enhance learner outcomes and improve engagement with content• Various operations training and support for managers and staff (hiring, terminations, manager training, etc.)• Direct supervision of staff (feedback, performance evaluations, training, etc.)• Management of staff recruitment process beginning with interviews and culimating in completed orientationMajor Accomplishments- Transitioned a staff of +300 to a new restraint curriculum in < 3 months- Developed and designed system for managing staff training data using Filemaker- Presided over the launch of a new Learning Management System (LMS) to manage video training and interactive online training modules- Published several posters presented at ABAI in 2019, 2020, and 2022 (see below)- Published research on staff training in Behavior Analysis in Practice (see citation below)- Development and Publication of Covid-19 Safety Training for all Chapter 766 MAAPS schools in Massachusetts

Greater Boston Area

Medway, Ma

Development and Implementation of Behavioral Services - Conduct assessments (FBA, VB-Mapp, Home), write behavior support plans, develop programming, and train other professionals in strategies used in Applied Behavior Analysis- Create, maintain, and review behavioral graphs and behavioral data collection methods.- Cooperative work with an interdisciplinary team with a goal of keeping students in the least-restrictive and most-inclusive setting within the public school setting.-Development of District-Wide behavior intake documentation, restraint documentation, and other behavior-related service documentation.-Development and co-supervision of a sub-separate preschool program for students with significant disabilities.Home Consultation Services- Train parents in implementing home behavior support plans across settings.- Work with parents to help develop a continuum of services across settings and through various providersStaff Supervision, Development, and Training - Supervising multiple Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) within the district, including implementing RBT assessment, development, and follow up supervision. - Direct teaching of paraprofessionals on the implementation of behavior support plans and data collection. - Development of trainings to educate all staff in principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and strategies that can be used with all children across all settings - Served as a mentor in accordance with DESE guidelines

Randolph, Ma

Delivery of Behavior Services-Conduct assessments, Assess treatment integrity, Behavioral paperwork for IEPs, FBAs, FAs, QPRs, physical management of clients as necessaryEvaluation and Assessment-Clinical and educational review, Peer review, IEP paperwork, Modifications to academic programsSupervision of Employees-Training new staff, provide feedback as necessary, ensure safe working environment, address staff concerns in regard to BSPAdditional Accomplishments-Revised and restructured the on-call procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness-Developed data collection and documentation training modules used company-wide-Developed behavior intake and consultation documentation used company-wide

Served as a 1:1 paraprofessional, in an emotional support classroom, and in the School-to-Work Program. 100+ Documented additional training hours in behavior management, crisis management, data collection, transition, safety, and understanding medication. Assisted in the development and implementation of formal and informal behavior support plans. Guided and directed students in the accomplishment of daily routines. Supported student health and well-being through activity participation and appropriate documentation of student progress. Delivered content instruction as delegated and trained by the classroom teacher.

Conducted behavior training as delegated by the behavior specialist and indicated in the client behavior implementation plan. Overall care of clients including dietary, hygiene, transportation, education and entertainment needs. Operating and maintaining equipment. Supervisory responsibilities as acting supervisor on weekends.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Applied Behavior Analysis

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration

Ba, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Blue and White, Photography Club, Political Science Club, Inter-mural Sports