BCBA - School-based Licensed Behavior Specialist

Easter Seals Wisconsin Camps; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Southwestern Pennsylvania is seeking a dedicated Licensed Behavior Specialist - School Based BCBA to join our Philadelphia schools and partner with a Northeast Philadelphia charter school and our Approved Private School in Philadelphia. The role emphasizes functional behavior assessments, data-driven interventions, and collaboration with IEP teams.

You will supervise behavior therapy assistants, develop and oversee Positive Behavior Support Plans, monitor progress, ensure compliance,

Qualifications

• This job requires a Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License.
• Master’s degree in psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or a related field is required.
• ABA or BCBA certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with IDEA and IEPs.
• Ability to train and support teachers, staff, and families on behavior management.
• Comfort working within IEP teams and contributing behavioral recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of behavior therapy assistants and ensure effective implementation of Positive Behavior Support Plans with accurate data collection.
• Develop and supervise individualized Behavior Support Plans incorporating therapy, consultation, and family support.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and contribute to IEPs and progress monitoring.
• Monitor behavioral data, assess student progress, and adjust strategies to support skill acquisition.
• Maintain accurate documentation including progress notes, Progress Reports, FBAs and PBS plans.

Skills

Behavior analysis

Data analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Clinical supervision

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

• Location 3111 West Allegheny Avenue, Suite 100,Philadelphia, PA, 19132,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree Masters

Description

Easterseals Southwestern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. Our programs include Approved Private School, specialized classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, and early intervention.

Our team combines expertise and passion to deliver high-quality, individualized services that meet the unique needs of each person we serve. Join a community of dedicated professionals committed to making a meaningful impact in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Be part of our mission to ensure that individuals with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities.

Easterseals Southwestern Pennsylvania is seeking dedicated and passionate Licensed Behavior Specialist - School Based BCBA at our schools in Philadelphia, PA.

This is a split location position with one of our charter school partners located in Northeast Philadelphia and our Approved Private School in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will have experience with conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing Positive Behavior Support Plans in a school setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Supervision: Oversee a team of behavior therapy assistants, ensuring effective implementation ofPositive Behavior Support Plans that monitors treatment fidelity and accurate data collection.

Behavior Support Planning: Develop and supervise individualized Behavior Support Plans, incorporating therapy, consultation, and family support to achieve behavioral and communication goals.

Student Assessments & Plans: Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) for students receiving services, collaborating on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Progress Monitoring.

Data Monitoring & Program Evaluation: Supervise behavioral data collection, assess student progress, and revise strategies as needed to support skill acquisition and behavioral improvements.

Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate and timely records, including progress notes, ProgressReports, Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans.

Clinical Supervision & Training: Provide clinical oversite of Positive Behavior Support Plans, provide professional development to team of behavior therapy assistants and school personnel as requested.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License required

Master’s degree in psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or a related field

Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred

Familiarity with IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and IEPs (Individualized Education Programs)

Ability to train and support teachers, staff, and families on behavior management strategies

Comfort working within IEP teams and contributing behavioral recommendations

Excellent written and verbal communication for documentation and reporting

Additional Information

• Easterseals of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals/Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.Clinical supervision toward BCBA certification is available for eligible candidates.