Behavior Analyst; BCBA, BCaBA

Position Title:

Behavior Analyst

Location: Atlantic Academy, Camden, ME

Part-Time or Full-Time | Year-Round School Schedule | Starting August 2025

Are you a BCBA—or an aspiring behavior analyst—passionate about working with at-risk youth?

Atlantic Academy is a day treatment program (SPPS) for students K‑8th, who present with developmental, cognitive, or emotional/behavioral challenges, including autism spectrum disorders and complex behavioral needs. We are seeking a Behavior Analyst to help build and lead behavior analytic services for our growing program. The ideal candidate will bring experience, creativity, and compassion to a team supporting our most vulnerable youth in Maine.

Whether you’re looking for part-time or full-time work, this is a unique opportunity to shape a high-impact program grounded in evidence-based care, mindfulness, and relationship-centered support.

• Conduct functional behavior assessments in accordance with BACB ethical standards, adapted for early childhood populations
• Design and oversee behavior‑analytic interventions for young children in a classroom setting, with an emphasis on developmental appropriateness, safety, and skill‑building
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of teachers, Ed Techs, speech/language and occupational therapists, and families
• Supervise and train Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs) and Ed Techs in effective early intervention strategies
• Develop and monitor individualized behavior support plans, data systems, and early learning goals tied to social‑emotional, communication, and adaptive skills
• Support transition planning for students moving into or out of the Pre‑K program
• Contribute to a collaborative, child-centered, and resilient program culture

• A graduate degree in behavior analysis, psychology, special education, or a related field
• National certification as a BCBA or BCaBA (or eligibility for supervision if pursuing certification)
• Experience working with children and adolescents, preferably in special education or day treatment settings
• Familiarity with trauma‑informed approaches, mindfulness‑based approaches, and behavioral therapies and models tailored to at‑risk populations
• Experience working with behavioral disorders and dangerous behaviors
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including comfort working closely with parents and public school teams

• A values-driven and supportive work environment grounded in collaboration and innovation
• Very competitive salary
• 8 weeks of paid time off
• Health stipend and 401(k) with employer match
• Ongoing education/professional development support
• The opportunity to shape a new early intervention program and make lasting impact on Maine’s most vulnerable learners

Atlantic Academy provide school-based behavioral health treatment across Midcoast Maine. Our commitment is to build professional teams that are at once empowered, supported, and competent at implementing evidence-based skills aimed to change the lives of those we serve.

Send your resume and a thoughtful cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position to:

Whether you’re an experienced early childhood behavior analyst or a rising clinician with a passion for working with young children, we’d love to hear from you.

Come grow with us.