BCBA Fieldwork Supervisor

Children's Institute; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A child-focused educational organization located in Los Angeles, California, is seeking a BCBA Fieldwork Supervisor. The role involves supervising and mentoring BCBA and RBT candidates to ensure they meet BACB requirements. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of 1 year of experience in fieldwork supervision. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this position, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office software. This position is an hourly contractor role with variable hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience providing fieldwork supervision to BCBA and/or RBT candidates.
• Minimum 2 years of experience delivering behavior support services to children with developmental or behavioral needs.
• Knowledge of BACB supervision standards and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person supervision to assigned BCBA and RBT candidates.
• Document and maintain accurate records of supervision hours and activities.
• Provide performance feedback and mentorship.

Skills

Fieldwork supervision

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, education, behavior analysis, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The BCBA Fieldwork Supervisor provides fieldwork supervision and documentation oversight for BCBA and RBT candidates, compliant with BACB supervision requirements. Supports the professional development and certification progress of assigned candidates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Operate as an hourly contractor with variable hours based on program needs.
• Provide in-person supervision to assigned BCBA and RBT candidates in accordance with BACB requirements.
• Observe candidates in classroom and home-based early childhood education settings and provide structured feedback.
• Document and maintain accurate records of certified supervision hours, supervision activities, competencies, and progress as required.
• Ensure candidates meet all BACB-required supervision elements, including appropriate task list coverage and ethics components.
• Provide performance feedback and mentorship to support the development of professional competencies in ABA.
• Participate in meetings or check-ins related to fieldwork progress and supervision quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in psychology, education, behavior analysis, or a related field required

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year of experience providing fieldwork supervision to BCBA and/or RBT candidates
• Minimum 2 years of experience delivering behavior support services to children with developmental or behavioral needs, preferably in early childhood education or home-based settings
• Prior experience working with underserved or culturally diverse populations preferred
• Knowledge of BACB supervision standards and documentation requirements
• Ability to observe and assess candidate competencies and provide structured, objective feedback
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to coordinate with supervisees with varying schedules
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices in early learning environments
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for feedback, documentation, and collaboration with program staff
• Ability to work independently and on-site across multiple ECE program locations
• Sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must hold an Active certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Microsoft Office programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teamsli>