BCBA: School-Based Behavioral Leader & Coach

Indianapolis Public Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Loan forgiveness programs

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Job summary

Indianapolis Public Schools is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our district team as a Learning Community-based behavioral leader. The BCBA will supervise staff, design and monitor FBAs and BIPs, and use data to guide decisions across multiple schools, strengthening student supports and equity.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, school leaders, and service providers, with opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and a competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Current BCBA or BCaBA certification in good standing with BACB.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, psychology, education, behavioral science, or a closely related field.
• Meets applicable BACB requirements for the individual’s certification level and scope of practice.
• Demonstrated experience conducting or supporting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing, implementing, and monitoring Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and support staff responsible for student behavioral services.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral data collection, analysis, progress monitoring, and data-informed decision-making.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across multiple schools and manage competing student, staffing, and operational priorities.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between district locations.
• Indiana licensure in special education or related instructional area (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the behavioral lead for assigned Learning Community schools, providing direction, consultation, and problem-solving support to school leaders and student-support teams.
• Supervise and evaluate Student Support Assistants, RBTs, BCaBAs, and other assigned behavioral support staff, including coaching, performance management, and corrective action.
• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Use student data, observations, and progress monitoring to guide decisions regarding continuation, modification, reduction, or fading of supports.
• Oversee staff schedules, student assignments, coverage, and deployment across assigned schools.
• Lead efforts to recruit, interview, select, onboard, develop, and retain skilled behavioral support staff.
• Develop and facilitate ongoing professional development and coaching for staff, educators, and school personnel.
• Partner with school leaders and related service providers to coordinate services and strengthen student supports.
• Oversee Medicaid billing and service documentation.
• Review data to identify trends and recommend improvements across schools.
• Build partnerships with families through consultation, meetings, and training.
• Communicate priorities and staffing concerns to leadership and district initiatives.
• Maintain professional standards and accurate documentation; BACB expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

BCBA/BCaBA certification

Bachelor’s degree in ABA/psychology/education/behavioral science

BACB requirements compliance

Job description

Indianapolis Public Schools is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our district team as a Learning Community-based behavioral leader. The BCBA will supervise staff, design and monitor FBAs and BIPs, and use data to guide decisions across multiple schools, strengthening student supports and equity.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, school leaders, and service providers, with opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and a competitive compensation