Board Certified Behavior Analyst

The Stepping Stones Group; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness stipends

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Free CEUs

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a part-time BCBA to provide direct behavioral services in a school-based program serving students ages 5-21 with autism and emotional/behavioral needs. This role supports the multidisciplinary team and focuses on evidence-based ABA strategies to help students return to their home districts.

Responsibilities include FBAs, PBSPs, IEP collaboration, data collection, staff coaching, and ensuring compliance with BACB standards. Onsite work only.

Qualifications

• Active BCBA certification required.
• At least 2 years of ABA service delivery experience.
• Experience conducting FBAs and developing PBSPs.
• Experience with IEP participation and collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must be able to complete state clearances and health requirements.

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 review behavioral data to track progress.
• Provide behavioral consultation to teachers and staff.
• Train and coach staff to implement behavior plans.
• Supervise or support RBTs and other staff as needed.
• Collaborate with educators, therapists, and other specialists.
• Maintain documentation in line with BACB standards.

Skills

BCBA certification

ABA service delivery

FBA & PBSP development

IEP participation

Team collaboration

State clearances

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group
Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) | Part-Time | Ages 5-21 Special Education | Autism and Behavior Support

About the Opportunity

Are you a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who wants to see students grow and move on to success? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking BCBAs for a specialized school-based program serving students ages 5-21 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and emotional and behavioral needs. This is more than a job. You'll help build the skills that let students return to their home school districts, as part of a collaborative team of behavior analysts, educators, and therapists.

You'll turn each student's individualized plan into daily practice using evidence-based ABA strategies, with strong support around you. This role has no involvement in crisis response or physical holds for contracted staff.

• Pay: $55-$60 per hour
• Setting: Onsite, students ages 5-21, specialized special education program with a multi-disciplinary team
• 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 review behavioral data to track progress and adjust plans
• Provide behavioral consultation to teachers, therapists, and the school team
• Train and coach staff to carry out behavior plans consistently, using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies
• Supervise or support staff and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) as needed
• Work alongside educators, speech and occupational therapists, counselors, and support staff
• Support consistent use 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 PBSPs
• At least 2 years of experience working with individuals with ASD and/or emotional or behavioral disorders
• Experience with Dyslexia
• Strong written communication and teamwork with multi-disciplinary staff
• 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 and emotional and behavioral challenges
• Working with medically fragile students
• Working closely each day with educators and therapists
• Supporting students who are preparing to return 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 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 where teamwork is built into every day
• No crisis response or physical holds required for contracted staff
• See students make measurable progress toward returning to their home districts
• Build your FBA and PBSP writing and staff coaching experience
• 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 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.