2026-2027 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (0784), Special Education Services

Sylvania; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

SFUSD seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to serve as a key resource for identifying, analyzing, and addressing behavior differences affecting learning within SFUSD schools. You will consult with staff to implement ABA-informed strategies and oversee program development for students with autism, including collaboration with IEP teams.

The role requires a valid BCBA credential, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to work across multiple school functions.

Qualifications

• Valid California BCBA credential required.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to collaborate across school staff.
• Experience with ABA instruction strategies and IEP processes.

Responsibilities

• Consults with staff to identify learning strategies and positive behavior interventions.
• Plans and oversees ABA-based programs for students with autism.
• Manages student behavior programs and paraprofessional training.
• Conducts assessments aligned with IDEA and related regulations.
• Presents assessment results at IEP meetings.

Job description

Job Class:

0784 Board Certified Behavioral Analyst

Salary Range:

$116,136.00 - $152,455.00/annually

Length of Appointment:

2026-2027 SY

Calendar:

School Term

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 130 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.

What It Means to Work Here

The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:

• Student-centered: We put students’ needs first
• Fearless: We persist through challenges
• United: We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths
• Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
• Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person

We are also inspired by Vision, Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.

Who We Want

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

Essential Duties

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list.

As the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you will serve as a resource to the school community with regard to identifying, analyzing, understanding, and addressing behavior differences as they impact learning.

• Consults with staff concerning appropriate learning strategies and positive behavior interventions, to support the student to access instruction, and to make academic progress, in the least restrictive environment
• Plans and oversees the development and implementation of programs, policies, and best practices related to instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for students with autism
• Plans and oversees the development and implementation of programs, policies, and best practices relative to the management of students’ behaviors, including students with autism and emotional disturbance (ED)
• Plans and provides, or oversees the provision of, positive behavior management interventions and programs, for students, classrooms, and school sites
• Provides training to, and coordinates the work of, paraprofessionals and other staff implementing behavior interventions and programs
• Conducts assessments that conform with the IDEA and the California Hughes Bill to address behavior, including functional analysis assessments and functional behavior assessments
• Presents a comprehensive report about assessment results at the subsequent Individualized Educational Program (IEP) team meeting
• Makes recommendations to the IEP team based on the findings of each assessment and specific to the identified disability as it relates to classroom performance and access to core curriculum.
• Other duties as assigned

The length of the work year for all teachers is 184 days of service, except department heads and deans/head counselors have 189 days of service. Principal expectations vary by school site. You may access and read individual school profiles and academic plans at the following link: www.sfusd.edu/schools.

The strongest candidates will have:

• Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD’s commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile
• Strong analytics and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build infrastructure where none exists
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization
• A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• A flexible, “can do” work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done
• Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues
• Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex, bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences
• Ability to define and implement effective HR business practices
• Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms)

Minimum Qualifications

A Valid California credential with Board Certified Behavior Analyst Authorization required.

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $116,136.00 - $152,455.00/annually commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

SFUSD offers a competitive base starting salary depending on the size and grade level of your school as determined by the collective bargaining unit.

SFUSD will credit years of verified service if you were an educator in another school district.

We offer fully subsidized health benefits for individual coverage including free dental and vision benefits.

• NEW: Starting 7/1/2026: District pays 50% of Kaiser employee contribution for Employee+1 and Family (Employee Only status quo); non-Kaiser = pay difference vs Kaiser; eligible = 50%+ FTE and already receiving employee-only premium contribution
• NEW: Starting 1/1/2027: District pays 100% of Kaiser premium for Employee Only, Employee+1, Family; non-Kaiser = pay difference vs Kaiser; same eligibility
• Retirement pension contributions up to 19.1% equivalent of base pay.
• Free life insurance up to $25,000.
• Pre-tax medical & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• A pre-tax commuter transit program is offered.

Salary breakdown

Psychologist, Speech Pathologist and Autism Behavioral Analyst - starting @ $116,136 base + SFUSD benefit contribution

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.