Board-Certified Behavior Analyst; BCBA

Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Company:
Chance Light Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope.

Starting Salary: $70,000 – $95,000 per year based on experience plus $5,000 Sign-on Bonus.

• Deliver comprehensive training and continuous guidance to teachers and staff in designing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of academic instruction and behavioral support services to ensure exceptional outcomes.
• Model, reinforce, and enhance instructional best practices to promote student growth aligned with Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
• Assess professional development needs of the educational team; research, create, and deliver targeted training programs.
• Engage proactively in staff development initiatives, including conferences and specialized professional training sessions.
• Train, certify, and coach staff in effective crisis prevention and management strategies.
• Assist in recruitment activities, hiring processes, orientation, and ongoing professional training for behavior specialists and related staff.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend evidence-based curricula, teaching methodologies, and instructional resources aligned with educational standards.
• Develop, implement, and supervise systems designed to address and support the unique academic and behavioral needs of individual students and classrooms.
• Participate actively in required meetings, including school team meetings, interdisciplinary collaborations, and all‑staff professional gatherings.
• Conduct systematic and ongoing quality assurance assessments at student, classroom, staff, and site levels, offering detailed feedback and strategic recommendations.
• Ensure consistent adherence to Department of Education guidelines and Chance Light internal standards and policies for educational excellence and evidence-based behavioral interventions.
• Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned to support organizational goals and student success.

• Master’s degree or higher in applied behavior analysis, behavioral therapy, or a closely related field.
• Licensed or in the process of obtaining a Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential.
• Special education instruction credential (preferred).
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company‑approved crisis management training.
• Well‑versed in ABA, including PBIS, data‑based decision making, FBA, and BIP development.
• Prior experience with special education services and compliance, effective teaching strategies, classroom management, and IEPs.
• Highly skilled in working with children with severe learning, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or other related disabilities.
• Experience and proficiency in crisis management systems and intervention procedures.
• Proven success in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans for students with diverse needs.
• Strong communication skills with ability to motivate students and conduct critical conversations.
• 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 computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans
• Healthy Pregnancy and Baby Program
• Legal Services Insurance
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual‑based Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.