Board Certified Behavior Analyst; BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 2025–2026 School Year

Hello BCBAs, Come work with a local, women and therapist-founded company committed to elevating your experience as a school-based professional. Ampersand Therapy is hiring a BCBA for an in-person role for the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year in Maywood, IL. If you're looking to work with a supportive, mission-driven team of like-minded professionals, we’d love to connect with you.

Position Details

• Schedule: Full-Time, 5 days/week
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: In-person, Maywood / Melrose Park / Broadway School District 89
• Role Focus:
  • Coach and support school staff
  • Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
  • Provide safety plans for students exhibiting aggressive/self-injurious behaviors
  • Collaborate with Special Services Directors and multidisciplinary teams
  • Set and support academic and behavioral goals
  • Create teacher-friendly data collection systems
  • Share weekly progress updates with teams and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid BCBA license in Illinois
• Valid PEL
• School-based experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and data-driven decision-making skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Passionate about supporting students with diverse needs

Benefits & Perks (for 0.8 FTE and higher)

• Paid sick leave
• Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Reimbursements for licensing, CEUs, and professional costs
• Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
• W2 employee
• General and professional liability insurance
• Referral bonuses
• No non-compete clauses
• Paid volunteer time and donation matching for nonprofit organizations

Why Work With Us

Ampersand Therapy was founded by therapists who understand what it’s like to be in your shoes. After years in school districts and contract roles, we created a company rooted in empathy, flexibility, trust, and designed to support school professionals with meaningful, responsive leadership.

We started in Washington and are now proudly local to Illinois, partnering directly with public schools to meet the needs of students and teams.

We’re not a large agency. We’re a small, values-driven team that cares deeply about equity, community, and sustainability.

Our Values

Equity & Inclusion We build inclusive educational environments and take action to support anti-racism. We proudly partner with The Conscious Kid to deepen this commitment.

Community Connection We volunteer with and support organizations like Special Olympics, The Moth, and Project Canine. We also encourage and support our team’s personal passions and causes.

Environmental Responsibility We strive to operate sustainably by digitizing paperwork, reducing waste, and maintaining a carbon-negative impact.

An Inclusive Workplace

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and identities.

Apply Today If you're a BCBA who wants to make a meaningful impact in schools while being supported by a responsive, therapist-run team, apply now at