Behavioral Specialist/BCBA

District Wide; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wissahickon School District in Ambler, PA seeks a Behavioral Specialist/BCBA to conduct functional analyses and write behavior intervention plans, supporting students eligible for EBD and autism programs. You will train staff, supervise data collection, and collaborate with parents and school personnel to promote positive behaviors and inclusion.

The role serves as the district’s behavioral intervention case manager, providing ongoing consultation, and may involve participation in IEP meetings

Qualifications

• Current BCBA/BCABA certification or eligibility is required.
• Master’s Degree from an institution specializing in Behavioral Intervention.

Responsibilities

• Screen referrals for possible behavioral assessments and intervention.
• Participate as a team member in identifying social/behavioral problems.
• Design, implement, and follow-up on behavioral management programs for students.
• Plan and confer with classroom teachers concerning behavioral, social, or personal problems.
• Consult with staff on referrals for assessments and intervention.
• Conduct direct observations, data collection and clinical interviews.
• Train staff on data collection procedures.
• Analyze data to derive function(s) of behaviors.
• Graph data for reports in functional analysis assessment.
• Train staff on implementing behavioral intervention strategies.
• Provide ongoing staff observation and feedback on treatment integrity.
• Engage in data-based decision making and modify plans as needed.
• Monitor timelines for preparation of assessments and intervention plans.
• Assist with development and documentation of the intervention process.
• Monitor progress of plans to ensure student success.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Administration.

Skills

BCBA/BCABA certification

Staff training

Data collection

Education

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Intervention

Tools

Data collection procedures

Job description

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join Wiss Nation! AtWissahickon School Districtwe are looking for individualswho will foster EQUITY and INCLUSION in our schools,seeking to create a learning community in which all students and staff are appreciated, inspired,and equippedto engage and excel. I encourage you to visit our website to learn more.

Wissahickonapplies full year professional public education experienceto already highly competitivecontracted salaries with excellent benefits.

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Position Title: Behavioral Specialist/BCBA

Position Summary: The Behavioral Specialist conducts functional analysis assessments and will write behavior intervention plans. Is responsible for generating and implementing programs to remediate behavioral and social problems for students eligible for severely emotionally disturbed and autistic programs, and is also available for consultation to school personnel and parents of these students. Will serve as the district’s behavioral intervention case manager and will train appropriate personnel and provide ongoing consultation and feedback to individuals and classroom teams related to the treatment of behavioral excesses. Additional duties may be assigned and may include consultation regarding inclusion of students with disabilities, participation in IEP meetings, curriculum development as well as providing trainings to teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents on positive behavioral supports.

Qualifications:

Current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA), or eligibility for certification, Master’s Degree from an institution that specializes in the training of Behavioral Intervention Specialist. Must also have experience working with students with autism.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Screen referrals for possible behavioral assessments and intervention.
• Participate as a team member in the identification of social/behavioral problems.
• Design, implement, and follow-up on behavioral management programs for students to remediate behavioral and social problems.
• Plan and confer with the classroom teachers of these students as requested concerning any behavioral, social, or personal problems affecting the students.
• Consult with staff on possible referrals for behavioral assessments and intervention.
• Conduct direct observations, data collection and clinical interviews.
• Train or assist in training of staff in data collection procedures.
• Analyze data to empirically derive function(s) of behaviors.
• Graph data for presentation and inclusion in functional analysis assessment reports.
• Train staff on the implementation of behavioral intervention strategies.
• Provide ongoing staff observation and feedback related to treatment integrity.
• Engage in data based decision making and modify behavioral intervention plans as needed.
• Monitor timelines for the preparation of the behavioral assessment and intervention team.
• Assist with the development and documentation of the intervention process.
• Monitor the progress of behavioral intervention plans to ensure success for the student.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Supervisor of Special Education.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. TheBehavioral Specialistwill be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by Administration.

WissahickonSchool District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

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Job Details

Job ID: 5939834

Application Deadline: Oct 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Nov 16, 2026

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Categories:

Other Professional > Other Certified Professional

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD