Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – School Consultant (Half-Time)

ServingSchools; York (ME); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary growth opportunities

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

GrowWell Child Psychology is seeking a dedicated BCBA consultant for a half-time role, serving multiple school districts in Southern Maine. The position focuses on high-quality, evidence-based evaluation, staff training, and development of behavior support plans within school systems.

Responsibilities include conducting functional assessments, designing function-based plans, coaching staff, and collaborating with families and district teams. Occasional travel to school sites is required.

Qualifications

• BCBA or BCBA-D certification in good standing.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
• Experience in public school settings and school-based behavioral systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to evidence-based behavior change interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Design and revise function-based Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Use evidence-based practices for progress monitoring and decision-making.
• Provide staff coaching and ongoing consultation to teachers, technicians, and administrators.
• Collaborate with educators, psychologists, social workers, therapists, and parents.
• Align schedule with public school calendars and participate in before/after-school meetings.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Staff coaching

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Behavior Analysis or related field

Public school experience

Job description

Role Summary

GrowWell Child Psychology is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Board Certified Behavior Analyst to join our team of expert consultants in a half-time capacity. This role focuses on providing high-quality, behavior analytic consultation across multiple school districts to support students, staff, and systems. The successful candidate will act as a primary resource for school teams, emphasizing the building of internal capacity through evidence-based evaluation, staff training and coaching, and the development and implementation of robust function- and trauma-informed behavior support plans.

Role Summary

GrowWell Child Psychology is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Board Certified Behavior Analyst to join our team of expert consultants in a half-time capacity. This role focuses on providing high-quality, behavior analytic consultation across multiple school districts to support students, staff, and systems. The successful candidate will act as a primary resource for school teams, emphasizing the building of internal capacity through evidence-based evaluation, staff training and coaching, and the development and implementation of robust function- and trauma-informed behavior support plans.

Primary Responsibilities

The BCBA Consultant will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload of students and supporting their teams, including:

• Behavioral Evaluation: Conducting comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessments and providing data-driven recommendations for educational programming.
• Plan Development: Designing and revising function-based Positive Behavior Support Plans tailored to individual student needs.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Utilizing research-backed methodologies for objective progress monitoring and data-driven decision-making.
• Staff Coaching & Consultation: Providing direct training and ongoing consultation to teachers, educational technicians, and administrators to ensure the fidelity of behavior change interventions.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working alongside educators, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and parents to ensure a holistic approach to student success.
• Schedule & Calendar Alignment: Maintaining working hours and schedules aligned with public school calendars, including participating in before- and after-school meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Certification: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) in good standing.
• Education: Master's or Doctoral degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience working within public school settings and a deep understanding of school-based behavioral systems.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including parents, advocates, and school leadership.
• Clinical Expertise: Commitment to selecting and implementing appropriate, functionally-indicated, and evidence-based behavior change interventions.

Professional Environment

GrowWell Child Psychology offers a supportive and high-functioning professional environment centered on research-backed methodologies, ethical practice, and our core values of engagement, respect, responsibility, and safety. We are dedicated to a Culture of Health framework that actively prioritizes employee wellbeing and burnout prevention. We offer structured support- Including regular supervision, mentorship, and ongoing collaboration with doctoral-level BCBAs- and value our role as a training ground for future professionals. Our collaborative culture uses expert consultation to foster the growth of both our staff and the districts we serve, applying rigorous behavioral science in the school environment.

Position Details

Location

Multiple districts in Southern Maine and your home office

Travel

Frequent travel between school sites is required

Supervision

Regular supervision and collaboration with doctoral-level BCBAs

Schedule

Half-time (0.5 FTE); working hours align with public school calendars, including before- and after-school meetings as needed

Training & Equipment

Ongoing training provided; all technology and systems provided

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive Salary: Competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth.
• 401(k): Retirement savings plan options.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous paid time off allowance.
• Mileage Reimbursement: Reimbursement for travel to and between school sites.
• Continuing Education: Continuing education budget and dedicated release time for eligible employees to complete continuing education.