Board Certified Behavior Analyst

The Stepping Stones Group; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health stipend

Insurance + 401(k)

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a School-Based BCBA for full-time leave coverage in California. You will deliver school-based ABA services across multiple K-8 settings, lead FBAs and BIPs, and support IEP processes while coaching teachers and teams.

Join a collaborative clinical team, manage a caseload of about 30, travel between sites, and ensure standards align with BACB and IDEA requirements. This on-site role maintains a consistent weekday schedule.

Qualifications

• Active BCBA certification required.
• Experience with behavioral assessments and data collection.
• Ability to collaborate with educators and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavioral services to students across school sites.
• Conduct or assist with FBAs and BIPs.
• Contribute to IEPs and participate in IEP meetings as needed.
• Collect and analyze behavioral data to guide decisions.
• Provide staff training on ABA strategies.

Skills

BCBA certification

Data collection

Communication with educators

Inter-site travel

Transportation

Authorization to work in the United St

Education

Active BCBA certification

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group
Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) | Full-Time | K-8 Special Education | Leave Coverage

About the Opportunity

Join The Stepping Stones Group as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and help students thrive through high-quality, school-based behavioral support services. This is more than a job. It's a chance to step in and keep behavior supports running smoothly for students with moderate to severe needs, while coaching the teachers and teams who work with them every day.

In this full-time role, you’ll cover a BCBA on leave and support a caseload of about 30 students across multiple schools, partnering with teachers, special education staff, and school teams to deliver direct services, support assessments and behavior plans, and train staff on evidence-based ABA strategies.

• Pay: Competitive hourly rate
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Setting: Onsite, K-8, multiple school sites, special education settings
• Caseload: About 30 students with moderate to severe support needs
• Start date: November 2, 2026. Initial coverage runs through January, with a possible extension.
• Employment type: W-2
• Location: Shared with candidates during the application process

What You'll Do

• Provide direct behavioral services to students across school sites
• Conduct and assist with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Contribute to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and participate in IEP meetings as needed
• Collect and analyze behavioral data to guide data-driven decision-making
• Provide behavioral consultation to teachers and school teams
• Model, train, and coach staff on evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies
• Supervise or support staff and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) as needed
• Keep caseload records and behavior plans organized and current for a smooth handoff
• Travel between school sites throughout the week
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with BACB ethical standards, IDEA, Section 504, and special education requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• Experience with behavioral assessments, intervention planning, and data collection
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with educators and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage a caseload across multiple school sites, with reliable transportation
• Authorization to work in the United States

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:

• Working with students in kindergarten through 8th grade with moderate to severe support needs
• Stepping into an existing caseload and keeping plans on track
• Moving between several school sites in one week
• Working in special education settings
• Working onsite and in person

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous school-based BCBA experience, including IEP meeting participation
• Experience with moderate to severe support needs and autism
• Experience coaching educators or supervising RBTs, behavior technicians, or paraprofessionals
• Experience with interim, short-term, or leave coverage assignments
• Familiarity with PBIS and MTSS frameworks
• CPI, Safety-Care, or other crisis prevention and de-escalation training

Why Candidates Choose This Role

• Apply your certification in a hands-on school role with a consistent weekday schedule
• Take on a defined coverage assignment with a possible extension
• Make a direct impact on students with the highest support needs
• Work with a supportive clinical team and school leaders
• Follow a predictable school schedule, with evenings, weekends, and school breaks typically off

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay
• Health and wellness stipends
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
• Free CEUs, approved webinars, clinical resources, and professional development support
• Employee referral bonus program
• Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities

About The Stepping Stones Group

We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral health services, and we give our clinicians the training, resources, and support to do their best work.

Ready to make an impact?