Regional Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

About This Role

This Regional Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) position involves transforming the lives of students with special education needs across multiple school locations by providing tailored clinical and educational interventions. The role leads with expertise, guiding and mentoring teams, and ensures programs comply with regulations and reflect best practices. This position works to enhance students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive training and continuous guidance to teachers and educational staff in designing impactful Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of academic instruction and behavioral support services provided to students
• Support Spectrum staff by modeling, reinforcing, and enhancing instructional best practices to promote student growth aligned with Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals
• Implement evidence-based interventions by applying scientifically proven behavioral and educational strategies
• Provide crisis management intervention and support for students exhibiting aggressive or self-injurious behavior and develop strategies to reduce the need for 1:1 staffing
• Collaborate closely with on-site education teams to collect and analyze data on student behavior and monitor student progress
• Conduct regular quality checks for each campus within assigned region at the student, staff, classroom, and site levels
• Support the development of on-site teams within assigned area through delivery of training on behavioral assessment, intervention, positive behavior supports, data collection, and crisis management
• Provide guidance and supervision to staff members within assigned region pursuing BACB certification (RBT, BCaBA, BCBA)
• Assist in the development and implementation of improvement plans for assigned campuses to enhance student performance and staff effectiveness
• Engage in multi-disciplinary on-site and regional team meetings to discuss behavioral needs and contribute to comprehensive support strategies
• Monitor and ensure adherence of all campuses to Department of Education regulations and internal standards for educational and behavioral service
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of assessments, interventions, progress, and compliance activities
• Provide operational support to all schools in the assigned area, focusing on academic achievement, behavioral support, staff retention, and development

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in applied behavior analysis, behavioral therapy, special education or a closely related field of study
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential
• Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid CA state driver’s license
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training
• Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), data-based decision making, and functional behavior analysis (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP)
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, effective teaching strategies, classroom management, personalized instruction and working with students
• Highly skilled in working with individuals with severe learning, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and/or other related disabilities
• Prior experience and highly skilled in crisis management systems and intervention procedures
• Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's)
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective intervention plans for students with diverse needs
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in applied behavior analysis, behavioral therapy, special education or a closely related field of study

Nice to Have

• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an education specialist or special education instruction credential

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications