Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

The Stepping Stones Group; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness stipends

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Free CEUs and professional development

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for a full-time, school-based position in K-12 settings. You will work on-site with general and special education teams, providing direct services, assessments, and behavior plans, while supervising an RBT.

The role involves training staff in ABA strategies, data collection, and contributing to IEPs, with a Monday–Friday schedule between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM and an immediate start through the 2026-27 school year.

Qualifications

• Active BCBA certification and eligibility to work in the United States.
• At least 1 year of BCBA experience.
• Completed BACB supervision course.
• Experience with behavioral assessments, intervention planning, and data collection.
• Strong collaboration with educators and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavioral services to students.
• Assist with FBAs and BIPs as needed.
• Contribute to IEPs and participate in IEP meetings.
• Collect and analyze behavioral data to guide decisions.
• Provide behavioral consultation to teachers and school teams.
• Shadow, train, and coach staff on ABA strategies.
• Provide clinical supervision to an RBT on site.
• Support consistent implementation of behavior plans across settings.

Skills

BCBA certification

Data collection

Collaboration with educators

Supervision

On-site clinical coordination

Education

BACB supervision course

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-12 Special Education

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 put your clinical expertise to work in a school district, supporting students while coaching the teachers and teams who work with them every day.

In this full-time role, you'll partner with teachers, special education staff, and school teams to deliver direct services, support assessments and behavior plans, train staff on evidence-based ABA strategies, and supervise an RBT on site.

• Pay: $65-$66 per hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 30 hours per week (6 hours per day plus a 30-minute unpaid break), within a 7:30 AM-4:00 PM window
• Setting: Onsite, K-12, general education and special education settings
• Supervision responsibility: 1 RBT on site
• Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (late June)
• Employment type:

What You'll Do

• Provide direct behavioral services to students
• Assist with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed
• 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
• Shadow, train, and coach staff on evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies
• Provide clinical supervision to a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) on site, and support other staff as needed
• Support consistent implementation and fidelity of behavior plans across school settings
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with BACB ethical standards, IDEA, Section 504, and district and state special education requirements

MinimumQualifications

• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• At least 1 year of BCBA experience
• Proof of completion of a BACB supervision course
• Experience with behavioral assessments, intervention planning, and data collection
• Strongcommunication andcollaboration skillswith educators andmultidisciplinaryteams
• Authorizationto work in the UnitedStates

You'llThrive in This RoleIf You Are Open To:

• Working with students of all ages, K-12
• Working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emotional disturbance (ED), other health impairments (OHI), andsignificantbehavioral needs
• Working with medically fragile students
• Working in both general education and special education settings
• Adjustingyour caseload orschool site based ondistrict needs
• Supervising andmentoring an RBT
• Working onsite andin person

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous school-based BCBA experience, including IEP meeting participation
• Experience with autism and complex or severe behaviors
• 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

• Apply your certification in a hands-on school role with a consistent weekday schedule
• Make a direct impact on student progress and staff confidence
• Mentor an RBT and build your supervision 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 $65-$66 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.