Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Wallington School District; Wallington (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in New Jersey is looking for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to deliver behavior analysis services for students, along with supporting staff and parents in implementing behavior interventions. The successful candidate will provide assessments, develop plans, and collaborate with the educational team to enhance student success. A Master's degree in ABA and BACB certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Certification with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board required.
• Maintain compliance with BACB credentialing.
• Active licensure/credential maintenance aligned with BACB standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavior analysis services to students with Autism.
• Monitor and record student progress continuously.
• Collaborate with staff and parents for behavior management.
• Provide BCBA services as specified in IEPs or referrals.
• Create and assist with development/implementation of behavior intervention plans.
• Provide consultation to Autism and Behavioral support programs in district.
• Develop and modify treatment plans for each child on caseload.
• Train Instructional Aides on ABA and student programming.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Analysis assessments.

Skills

Behavior management consultation

Behavior intervention techniques

Consultation with teachers and parents

Functional behavior analysis

Training Instructional Aides

Assessment and treatment planning

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

Certification from the Behavior Analysis Certification Board

Job description

• Location: Wallington Board of Education Offices
• Date Available: 09/01/2025
• Position Type: Student Support Services
• Date Posted: 7/30/2025

Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Department: Student Services
Reports To: Director of Student Services

SUMMARY

This role will provide behavior analysis services and behavior management consultation and plans for students, provide support and professional learning to staff and parent/guardians in appropriate behavior intervention techniques, conduct assessments and develop plans that conform to state and federal code.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluation and Treatment

• Plan, prepare and deliver treatment/intervention, including consultation and follow-up services, to students with Autism or behavioral difficulties or to Autism and behavioral support classes.
• Monitor and record student progress on an ongoing basis
• Write assessments for all evaluations and assessments conducted and provide to child study team or other relevant personnel
• Provide BCBA services for students as specified in IEP’s or referred by building staff or administration
• Create and assist district staff with the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans.
• Provide consultation to Autism and Behavioral support programs in district on an ongoing basis, including providing suggestions to the Director for resources, assessment, curriculum, and data collection, or to support behavior management as a class or for individual students.
• Create and modify treatment plans for each child on caseload as needed
• Train Instructional Aides on ABA and student programming
• Conduct Functional behavior analysis assessments

Communication

• Confer and work collaboratively with teachers, parents, Child Study Team members, and other personnel involved in the education of the student.
• Provide written home programs/notes, demonstration of treatment techniques, parent conferences, as appropriate and necessary.
• Serve as a consultant to staff regarding behavior management
• Provide teachers with classroom modifications and strategies to facilitate student success.
• Disseminate information and respond to inquiries concerning behavior, ABA techniques, or the Autism program from administration, staff, and parents/guardians. This could include parent workshops, in‑district workshops, or faculty meeting presentations.

General

• Prepare written materials in compliance with State, Federal and administrative regulations (ex: Lesson plans, student schedules, IEPs and IEP progress reports, goals and objectives, PLAAFP, etc.) for the purposes of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information
• Prepare for and participate in any child study team/parent meetings including annual review meetings for a student receiving BCBA services.
• Serve as an ad hoc member of the I&RS Team.
• Participate in the staff in‑service education programs and attend departmental and building staff meetings.
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures, including timely submission of schedules, logs, and timesheets.
• Adhere to all guidelines as delineated in special education code for the initiation and completion of all procedures, paperwork and processes including referrals, evaluations and implementation of the IEP.
• Develop materials, training and provide resources for and provide professional learning to administrators, staff, and parent/guardians in evidence‑based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with Autism or behavioral difficulties.
• Assist students who are transitioning from alternative programs to regular school programs

Additional Responsibilities

Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Director of Special Services or the principal may assign or delegate. Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board of Education’s policy on supervision and evaluation of instructional personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or Master’s and Certification in ABA
• Certified with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board
• Must maintain credentialing in compliance with BACB
• Must complete Continuing Education courses as outlined by the BACB