Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

The Stepping Stones Group; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; 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) to join our school-based team in Stamford, CT. This full-time, onsite role serves PreK–12 students across general and special education settings, delivering direct behavioral services and coaching school staff.

Start date is immediate through the 2026-27 year, with a W-2 employment type. You will conduct assessments, develop behavior plans, train educators on evidence-based ABA strategies, and maintain compliant

Qualifications

• Active BCBA certification is required.
• At least 1 year of BCBA experience.
• Experience in school settings with students on the autism spectrum.
• Completion of a BACB supervision course is required.
• Experience with behavioral assessments, intervention planning, and data collection.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

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 applied behavior analysis (ABA) strategies.
• Supervise or support RBTs as needed.
• Support fidelity of behavior plans across school settings.
• Maintain documentation in line with BACB ethics, IDEA, Section 504, and district/state requirements.

Skills

Communication & collaboration

Data collection & analysis

Behavioral assessments

Staff training & coaching

IEP participation

Education

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification

Tools

FBAs

BIPs

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group
Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) | Full-Time | PreK-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 with autism and other behavioral needs 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, and train staff on evidence-based ABA strategies.

• Pay: $68.48 per hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 35 hours per week (7 hours per day plus a 30-minute unpaid break), within a 7:30 AM-4:30 PM window
• Setting: Onsite, PreK-12, general education and special education settings
• Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (mid-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 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
• Supervise or support staff and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• At least 1 year of BCBA experience
• Behavioral or special education experience in schools with students with autism [confirm, see notes]
• Proof of completion of a BACB supervision course
• Experience with behavioral assessments, intervention planning, and data collection
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with educators and multidisciplinary teams
• Authorization to work in the United States

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

• Working with students of all ages, PreK through 12
• Working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emotional disturbance (ED), other health impairments (OHI), and significant behavioral needs
• Working with medically fragile students
• Working in both general education and special education settings
• Adjusting your caseload or school site based on district needs
• Working onsite and in 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
• 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 behavioral consultation, staff training, and school-based assessment

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay of $68.48 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.