2026-2027 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Young World Physical Education

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 65,888 - 75,515

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Exciting holiday and paid time off offerings

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Breakthrough Public Schools is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for the 2026-2027 school year in Cleveland, Ohio. This full-time role involves providing ABA programming in a multi-intensive autism center, collaborating on IEP goals, and supervising staff. Candidates should hold a master's degree, have at least three years of ABA experience, and possess BCBA certification. A comprehensive benefits package is included along with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

Master’s degree, required.
Minimum three years of experience in ABA.
BCBA certification in good standing, required.

Responsibilities

Provide ABA programming to students.
Support design and delivery of assessments.
Collaborate with staff on IEP development.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Coaching RBTs

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Cultural humility

Education

Master's degree

Psychology or related field

Job description

2026-2027 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Breakthrough Public Schools Home Office Breakthrough Public Schools - Cleveland, Ohio

Job ID: 5706600

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $65,888 to $75,515 Per Year

Job Description

Breakthrough Public Schools (BPS) is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our VPWH campus in our Multi-Intensive Autism Center.

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst will provide ABA programming to students in our multi-intensive autism center throughout the school day, and will oversee integrity of the programming and all service activities that occur for assigned students. The BCBA will participate in educational team meetings, assist in determining IEP goals, and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) as needed. The BCBA provides coaching to BTs and RBTs, and will provide RBT supervision in accordance with the BACB guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians, and coworkers
Conduct continuous assessments of student skills and needs
Design and effectively deliver developmentally appropriate ABA programming which reflects assessments and goals of individual students
Collect data and maintain accurate data collections systems
Work with faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of assessment and programming
Establish a classroom culture of high expectations for all students in the center
Facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress
Commit to ensuring the safety of the student, and the proper utilization of de-escalation strategies, when needed
Collaborate with Compliance Managers on IEP development and process
Keep the center environment organized, attractive and safe
Provide targeted small group and individual programming to students throughout the day to help them achieve their IEP goals
Provide a range of antecedent and consequence strategies to meet the needs of all the learners in the center
Provide coaching and training to BTs & RBTs on the implementation of program modalities and interventions
Provide RBT supervision in accordance to BACB guidelines
Keep accurate and organized records of student information
Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Master’s degree, required
Psychology, Education, Special Education or related field, preferred

Experience

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Experience in a school setting required
Experience utilizing technology in an instructional environment
Experience with ABA programming and behavior intervention plan (BIP)
Experience coaching and supervising BTs and RBTs
Experience with engaging in cultural humility and self-reflection

Licensure and Certification(s)

BCBA and COBA certification in good standing, required
Able to supervise RBTs (Completed 8 hour BACB supervision training), required

Technical Skills and Knowledge

Passionate about urban education and working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
Experience providing targeted and individualized programming to students with autism
Exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges, and achieve results
Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
Ability to use and analyze data to drive programming decisions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Breakthrough Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Performs work in a school setting with moderate levels of noise, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion using computers and phones, with exposure to fluorescent lighting. Must be able to navigate a school building and monitor students.

DISCLAIMER: The information outlined in this job posting indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Breakthrough Schools offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision, life and disability coverage. Employees are also required to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).

Breakthrough Schools offers Medical, Dental, Vision benefits to all full-time employees. We also provide Paid Life, STD, LTD, Supplemental Life Insurance. Accident and Critical Illness Insurance. Flexible Spending Account and an Employee Assistance Program.

We have an exciting holiday and paid time off offering, we also offer training and development opportunities including but not limited to personal development, professional development, and team development opportunities.

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