LENNOX W. BANNING
Manchester,NH
Summary
Dynamic leader with hands-on experience in Special Education and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Coordinator
Nashua Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
- Develop, implement, and evaluate special education programs per federal, state, and district regulations across five elementary schools
- Coordinate Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and ensure appropriate services and accommodations are provided to students with disabilities.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to special education services and student progress.
- Oversee annual updates and three-year evaluations in compliance with federal and state mandates
- Attend and facilitate special education meetings as the LEA representative for students.
- Direct the coordination of extended school year programming, staffing schedules, and training for approximately 300 students
- Provide in-service training for staff regarding special education protocols and procedures, IEP implementation and other related issues.
- Provide guidance and support to special education teachers and staff members.
- Organize professional development opportunities related to special education best practices, instructional strategies, and legal requirements.
- Meet weekly and collaborate with Principals and school Admin to hire and supervise special education personnel
- Attend and participate in district administration monthly meetings
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to special education.
- Stay informed about changes in special education laws and regulations and disseminate relevant information to school staff.
- Oversee maintenance of accurate and complete special education records and files for approximately 300 - 400 students
Behavior Analyst
ABA Centers of America
02.2025 - Current
- Develop Behavior Support Plans and train staff in the implementation of the plans
- Develop programming/goals in regard to the following: communication, motor skills, executive functioning, social emotional learning, life skills
- Analyze and report on student programming and behavior data
- Provide ongoing supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Behavior Technicians
Behavior Analyst
Applied ABC
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Develop Behavior Support Plans and train staff in the implementation of the plans
- Develop programming/goals in regard to the following: communication, motor skills, executive functioning, social emotional learning, life skills
- Analyze and report on student programming and behavior data
- Consult with school district team members and train staff accordingly
- Provide ongoing supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Behavior Technicians
Behavior Analyst
Hollis - Brookline School District
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments
- Develop Behavior Support Plans and train all staff in the implementation of the plans
- Analyze and report on student behavior data
- Develop individualized programming for students based on their developmental, communication and social-emotional needs
- Participate as a member of the students' IEP team
- Provide trainings and supervision for RBTs
- Provide school-wide Professional Development training
Director of School Services/Behavior Analyst
Compass Innovative Behavior Strategies
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Conduct review of incoming student referrals
- Communicate and collaborate with school district LEAs
- Monitor student IEPs and report progress accordingly
- Provide individualized instruction based on IEP goals
- Provide training and supervision to RBTs
- Provide consultation services to school districts
- Conduct assessments as requested
- Provide training to staff as requested
Behavior Analyst
Crotched Mountain School
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments
- Develop Behavior Support Plans and train all staff in the implementation of the plans
- Analyze and report on student behavior data
- Participate as member of students' IEP team
- Provide trainings and supervision for potential and current RBTs
Senior Behavior Analyst
Access Family Services, Inc.
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Promoted to this role within 6 months of hire
- Complete all job duties listed under BCBA, as well as the following as Senior:
- Provide clinical oversight up to 4 BCBAs
- Active trainer for RBTs and BCBAs
- Ensure documentation is sufficient and completed in a timely manner
- Lead Clinical Case Collaboration Meetings bi-weekly
- Manage the intake assessments and scheduling for new clients
- Ensure all staff demonstrate proficiency in the methods of ABA
- Collaborate with the Regional Director on weekly revenue for the Durham team
Behavior Analyst
Access Family Services, Inc.
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Provide ABA services to both children and their families
- Work with clients with varying disabilities (Autism, ADHD, Developmental Disabilities, etc.)
- Complete Initial and Updated Clinical Assessments to develop ABA programming
- Complete Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans as needed
- Oversee and provide clinical oversight on the implementation of ABA programs and supervision to at least 6 different Behavior Technicians
- Oversee the implementation of data collection system, analyze data/behavior, and make data based decisions to guide the treatment of consumers
- Complete monthly summaries, graphs and reports
- Provide training to staff and families on Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism and client specific goals for skill acquisition and behavior reduction
- Provide supervision for Behavior Technicians pursuing their BACB certification
Behavior Support Specialist
Exceptional Children's Department
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Provide coaching/consultation to school personnel and Behavior Technicians regarding behavioral support for students identified as PRC 29
- Monitor PRC 29 students and complete annual documentation
- Support the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for students identified as PRC 29 and for students in COPE, as needed
- Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching/consultation to classroom teachers and other school-based staff working with a variety of students
- Collect and monitor data on student's behavior
- Collaborate with Behavior Technicians and school based staff on analyzing and making changes to the programs as needed
- Provide trainings in evidence-based practices to school-based staff and Behavior Technicians
- Coordinate CPI trainings and the registration process
Registered Behavior Technician/Company Trainer
Butterfly Effects
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Create and implement teaching plans related to the goals of the various children's plans based on assessments
- Provide 1:1 direct therapy in the child's natural environment develop new academic, behavioral, social and daily living skills tasks and programs
- Collaborate with families to provide strategies using the principles of ABA
- Ongoing data collection to make informed decisions
- Train new ABA tutors in the following areas:
- Company policies; teaching methods involving the principles of ABA; data collection; the use of the online program for taking therapy notes, making appointments and entering in data collection
Exceptional Children's Teacher AU 6-8
Lucas Middle School
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Case manager responsibilities
- Differentiate instruction for a variety of abilities based on ongoing data collection
- Create and implement various types of teaching plans related to educational, behavioral, social and communication skills and daily living skills
- Communicate and collaborate regularly with team members and families to provide consistency across all environments
Exceptional Children's Facilitator
Forest view Elementary & Bethesda Elementary Schools
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Monitor compliance with state testing and classroom accommodations
- Review and/or support staff in writing compliant IEP's.
- Provide program support in all areas, including: Lesson planning, routines and procedures, classroom management and behavioral strategies, collection of instructional and behavioral data, fidelity to research-based initiative
Exceptional Children's Teacher AU 3-5
George Watts Montessori Elementary School
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Case manager responsibilities- up to seven students with autism
- Differentiate instruction for a variety of abilities
- Create and implement various types of teaching plans related to educational, behavioral, social and communication skills and daily living skills
- Communicate and collaborate regularly with team members and families to provide consistency across all environments
Special Education Teacher
Crotched Mountain School
11.2006 - 08.2013
- Case manager responsibilities- Up to nine students with autism
- Complete and analyze functional behavior assessments and implement revised plans accordingly
- Create and implement various types of teaching plans related to educational, behavioral, social and communication skills
- Supervise, consult and train paraeducators for each student
- Communicate and collaborate regularly with team members and families
Education
Post Masters Certificate - Special Education Administration
Keene State College
Keene, NH08-2026
Applied Behavior Analysis Professional Development -
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida09.2015
Masters of Education - General Special Education
Keene State College
Keene, New Hampshire06.2013
Bachelors of Science - Physical Education
Keene State College
Keene, New Hampshire05.2005
Skills
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Data collection and analysis
- Collaborative leadership
- Data-driven decision making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Effective communication
- School administration
- Relationship building and networking
- Applied behavior analysis
- Individualized education programs
- Crisis intervention strategies
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst, 1-17-27365
- 8-Hour Supervisor Training, 04/02/18
- NH Special Education Teacher Certification
- CPI Non Violent Crisis Intervention Trainer, Current
- Safety Care Trainer, Expired, 07/22
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), 1 & 2 Certification Completed
- Practical Functional Assessment & Skills Based Treatment Training, Dr. Greg Hanley
Timeline
Behavior Analyst
ABA Centers of America
02.2025 - Current
Special Education Coordinator
Nashua Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
Behavior Analyst
Applied ABC
02.2024 - 10.2024
Behavior Analyst
Hollis - Brookline School District
10.2021 - 02.2024
Director of School Services/Behavior Analyst
Compass Innovative Behavior Strategies
11.2019 - 10.2021
Behavior Analyst
Crotched Mountain School
05.2019 - 11.2019
Senior Behavior Analyst
Access Family Services, Inc.
09.2018 - 05.2019
Behavior Analyst
Access Family Services, Inc.
03.2018 - 09.2018
Behavior Support Specialist
Exceptional Children's Department
08.2016 - 03.2018
Registered Behavior Technician/Company Trainer
Butterfly Effects
07.2015 - 08.2016
Exceptional Children's Teacher AU 6-8
Lucas Middle School
01.2015 - 08.2016
Exceptional Children's Facilitator
Forest view Elementary & Bethesda Elementary Schools
09.2014 - 12.2014
Exceptional Children's Teacher AU 3-5
George Watts Montessori Elementary School
08.2013 - 09.2014
Special Education Teacher
Crotched Mountain School
11.2006 - 08.2013
Masters of Education - General Special Education
Keene State College
Bachelors of Science - Physical Education
Keene State College
Post Masters Certificate - Special Education Administration
Keene State College
Applied Behavior Analysis Professional Development -
Florida Institute of Technology
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