Applied Behavior Analysis Consultant

Applied Behavior Analysis Consultant (2026)

Position:
Contingent Worker - Applied Behavior Analysis Consultant

Location:

Remote

Purpose of Role:

Provide high-level strategic consultancy and subject-matter expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to lead the development of a fully online graduate program in Educational Psychology, which includes multiple concentrations. The Consultant will serve as a primary architect for the ABA concentration and provide expert clinical oversight for students.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program leadership on the design and development of the graduate program, with particular responsibility for advising on the ABA concentration
• Provide guidance on curriculum alignment with ABA standards and certification requirements
• Advise on practicum/fieldwork structures, including supervision models
• Offer input on online pedagogy, course design, and student engagement strategies
• Serve as a subject-matter resource during program development and initial implementation

Key Qualifications

Professional Credentialing

• Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or closely related field
• BCBA or BCBA-D certification
• Deep knowledge of ABA practice, ethics, and supervision requirements

Program Development Experience

• Experience contributing to or developing graduate-level curriculum
• Understanding of how to structure a specialization or concentration within a broader program
• Experience aligning curriculum with accreditation or credentialing standards

Online Education Experience

• Experience teaching or developing courses in an online or hybrid format
• Understanding of best practices in online pedagogy (e.g., engagement, assessment, asynchronous design)
• Experience working with instructional designers and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas)

Clinical & Supervision Experience

• Experience supervising students or trainees in ABA settings
• Familiarity with fieldwork/practicum requirements and documentation
• Experience with tele-supervision or hybrid supervision models

Preferred

• Experience launching or advising on a new academic program
• Leadership experience (e.g., concentration lead, clinical director, program coordinator)
• Experience integrating ABA within interdisciplinary or educational psychology contexts

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