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Sarah J. Molina

Austin,TX

Summary

Behavioral health systems professional with a Master of Science in Psychology and experience leading implementation, compliance monitoring, and cross-functional coordination within education and state-operated environments. Skilled in translating regulatory requirements into actionable practice, conducting operational reviews, producing technical documentation, and coaching stakeholders to ensure fidelity of implementation. Experience supporting vulnerable populations across school-based, residential, and state government systems.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Coordinator & Specialist

Magnolia Montessori For All
Austin, TX
01.2024 - Current
  • Serve as behavioral systems lead for campus-wide intervention frameworks and regulatory compliance initiatives.
  • Lead implementation and oversight of multi-tiered behavioral intervention framework (RTI Tier 1–3).
  • Monitor fidelity and effectiveness of Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior plans through structured data review and implementation audits.
  • Conduct incident investigations in collaboration with executive leadership; document findings and recommend corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards for discipline, crisis response, and protective engagement.
  • Develop individualized behavior support plans for students and corresponding take-home plans to ensure cross-environment consistency.
  • Coach families and teachers on executive functioning strategies, behavior regulation techniques, and structured support systems.
  • Provide training and technical assistance to staff to ensure consistent application of behavioral policies and intervention protocols.
  • Maintain discipline data systems and produce written summaries and reports for administrative review.
  • Collaborate with SPED, BCBA, Whole Child Specialist, and leadership to align behavioral programming with regulatory and ethical standards.
  • Serve as primary liaison for families and community partners regarding behavioral supports and compliance concerns.
  • Program oversight, implementation monitoring, stakeholder coordination, compliance review, documentation of operational processes, behavioral health systems leadership.

Juvenile Correctional Officer

Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Giddings, TX
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Worked within a state-operated secure facility implementing structured behavioral management systems.
  • Enforced state policies and operational procedures in a residential correctional environment.
  • Prepared detailed incident and operational reports in compliance with state standards.
  • Applied trauma-informed behavioral interventions aligned with individualized treatment plans.
  • Ensured environmental safety and consistent program implementation.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to support rehabilitation and service continuity.
  • State government operations, policy compliance, operational documentation, cross-agency coordination.

Therapeutic Child Care Specialist (Level 3)

Helping Hand Home for Children
Austin, TX
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Delivered behavioral health services in a nonprofit residential treatment center serving children with trauma histories.
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans in collaboration with therapists and program managers.
  • Participated in treatment plan reviews and contributed to program evaluation discussions.
  • Prepared behavioral documentation and reports for DFPS and clinical leadership.
  • Conducted crisis intervention using structured de-escalation protocols (SAMA).
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Collaborated across clinical and direct care teams to ensure service consistency and treatment fidelity.
  • Behavioral health service delivery, regulatory documentation, program evaluation participation, multidisciplinary coordination.

Education

Master of Science - Psychology

Arizona State University
Remote

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Texas Permian Basin

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Austin Community College
Austin, TX

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Progress monitoring
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organizational management
  • Behavioral Data Systems
  • Educational research
  • Incident Documentation & Reporting Systems
  • Behavior intervention
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Coaching and mentoring

Leadership And Policy Relevant Skills

  • Experience implementing structured solutions to complex behavioral systems challenges.
  • Experience exercising independent judgment in high-stakes environments.
  • Ability to synthesize technical behavioral data into concise, accessible written documentation.
  • Experience coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve conflicts professionally.

Personal Information

Availability: Open to Telework

Timeline

Behavior Coordinator & Specialist

Magnolia Montessori For All
01.2024 - Current

Juvenile Correctional Officer

Texas Juvenile Justice Department
07.2023 - 10.2023

Therapeutic Child Care Specialist (Level 3)

Helping Hand Home for Children
05.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Texas Permian Basin

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Austin Community College

Master of Science - Psychology

Arizona State University