Board Certified Behavior Analyst

IS Mid-Atlantic/Southeast; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

CEUs

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for a full-time, school-based position serving students ages 5-21 with ASD and emotional/behavioral challenges. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team providing evidence-based ABA services onsite at one school site.

You will conduct FBAs, develop PBSPs and BIPs, contribute to IEPs, collect data, coach staff, and ensure fidelity to BACB standards.

Qualifications

• Active BCBA certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of ABA service delivery experience.
• Experience with ASD and emotional/behavioral disorders.
• Ability to complete state clearances and background checks; US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavioral services to students.
• Assist with FBAs and develop PBSPs and BIPs.
• Contribute to IEPs and attend IEP meetings as needed.
• Collect and analyze behavioral data for decision-making.
• Provide behavioral consultation to teachers and staff.
• Shadow, train, and coach staff on ABA strategies.
• Supervise or support RBTs as needed.
• Collaborate with educators, therapists, and support staff.
• Maintain documentation aligned with BACB standards and IDEA.

Skills

Direct behavioral services

FBAs

PBSPs

IEP participation

Data-driven decisions

Staff coaching

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary팀

Education

BCBA Certification

ABA experience 2+ years

ASD/ED behavioral disorders experience 2+ years

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group
Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) | Full-Time | Specialized Special Education Program | Multiple Openings 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 work in a specialized program serving students ages 5-21 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and emotional and behavioral challenges, where multi-disciplinary teams of educators, behavior analysts, and therapists work together to help students build the skills to return to their home school districts. We have multiple full-time openings.

You’ll apply evidence-based ABA strategies within each student's individualized plan, alongside educators, therapists, and support staff. This role has no involvement in crisis response or physical holds for contracted staff.

• Pay: $55-$60 per hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 35 hours per week, 8:00 AM-3:30 PM
• Setting: Onsite, ages 5-21, special education program with a multi-disciplinary team
• Sites: 1 school site
• Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (early June)
• Employment type: W-2
• Location: Shared with candidates during the application process

What You'll Do

• Provide direct behavioral services to students
• Assist with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop and update Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) 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, therapists, and the school team
• Shadow, train, and coach staff on evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies
• Supervise or support staff and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) as needed
• Collaborate with educators, speech and occupational therapists, counselors, and support staff
• Support consistent implementation and fidelity of behavior plans across the program
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with BACB ethical standards, IDEA, and special education requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• At least 2 years of ABA service delivery, including experience conducting FBAs and developing behavior support plans (PBSPs)
• At least 2 years of experience working with individuals with ASD and/or emotional or behavioral disorders
• Strong written communication and collaboration skills with multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks, a health attestation, and a TB test
• Reliable transportation
• Authorization to work in the United States

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

• Working with students ages 5-21 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and emotional and behavioral challenges
• Working with medically fragile students
• Working in a special education setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Supporting students working toward returning to their home school districts
• Adjusting your caseload based on program needs
• Working onsite and in person

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with trauma-informed approaches
• Experience with transition programs and extended school year (ESY)
• Previous school-based BCBA experience, including IEP meeting participation
• Experience coaching educators or supervising RBTs, behavior technicians, or paraprofessionals
• Familiarity with PBIS and MTSS frameworks
• CPI, Safety-Care, or other crisis prevention and de-escalation training

Why Candidates Choose This Role

• Work in a specialized program with a strong multi-disciplinary team
• No crisis response or physical holds required for contracted staff
• Make a direct impact on students working toward returning to their home districts
• Work with a supportive clinical team and school leaders
• Follow a predictable school schedule, with evenings, weekends, and school breaks typically off
• Build experience in FBA, PBSP writing, and staff coaching

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay of $55-$60 per hour
• Health and wellness stipends
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• 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.