Clinical Trainer BCBA — Shape Early Intervention Leaders

Soar Autism Center; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 106,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality medical, dental, and vision

Company 401K with company contribution

10 company holidays plus 15 days off

Short term disability

ESDM certification cost coverage

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is expanding in Maryland and seeking a Clinical Trainer to shape local operations, train BT/RBT staff, and support ESDM implementation across centers. You will work with leadership to advance supervision, competency, and clinical decision making while growing into leadership roles.

The role offers onboarding and ongoing training in the ESDM-based care model, collaboration with speech, OT, psychology, and LPCs, and opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or related field.
• Current Maryland BCBA certification and active Maryland BCBA license.
• 3+ years of experience as Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• ABA early intervention experience.
• Clear professional communication, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide growth and development support to new trainees (BT/RBT) at local centers after centralized training.
• Support RBT competency evaluations for new and existing RBTs.
• Assist 3-4 case supervisors in clinical decision making and supervision duties.
• Deliver weekly hours of billable supervision during trainee onboarding and for BCBA exam preparation.
• Host weekly group training sessions and coordinate with home centers.
• Develop trainee skills in ESDM and ABA strategies including data collection and teaching strategies.
• Complete monthly ESDM Fidelity Checks for RBTs.
• Coordinate with BCBAs on supervision requirements and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead center-level continuing education events for BCBAs and RBTs.
• Act as a clinical leader in the center when the Partner Clinician is unavailable.
• Achieve ESDM certification within 2 years.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Training & mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Tech literacy

Education

Master’s degree in ABA or related field

Maryland BCBA license

Experience in child development / early education

Job description

Soar Autism Center is expanding in Maryland and seeking a Clinical Trainer to shape local operations, train BT/RBT staff, and support ESDM implementation across centers. You will work with leadership to advance supervision, competency, and clinical decision making while growing into leadership roles.

The role offers onboarding and ongoing training in the ESDM-based care model, collaboration with speech, OT, psychology, and LPCs, and opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding