School Based - Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Connections Behavior Planning & Intervention; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Connections Behavior Planning & Intervention in Washington seeks a School-Based BCBA to develop tailored behavior support within partner districts, supervise RBTs, and collaborate with families and district teams.

You will manage a multi-building caseload, track progress with data, and contribute to IEP meetings while ensuring compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• BCBA certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with children with developmental disabilities; school-based experience preferred.
• Valid Washington state driver’s license with reliable transportation for travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored behavior support packages for partner school districts.
• Provide supervision and training to RBTs and school staff.
• Conduct standardized assessments and set measurable goals.
• Draft functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Coordinate schedules across buildings and attend IEP/team meetings.
• Monitor progress and report outcomes to district stakeholders.

Skills

supervision

Data collection & analysis

Collaboration with school staff

Program development

Education

BCBA certification

Job description

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

The School-Based BCBA is responsible for the development and coordination of tailored behavior support packages delivered inside partner school districts. Conducting standardized assessments and setting measurable, educationally relevant goals, the BCBA makes data-driven decisions in programming, while providing supervision and training to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and school staff, and collaborating with district teams and families. The role demands self-management of caseloads and schedules across multiple buildings to meet organizational and contract expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a minimum service requirement of 120 hours per month, distributing individual student needs effectively within a full-time caseload across assigned school sites.
• Travel between assigned buildings and districts during the workday as needed to meet student and contract requirements.
• Track all worked hours and travel time meticulously in accordance with company documentation protocols.
• Provide supervision to interventionists and BTs assigned to school sites, offering constructive written and verbal feedback on performance based on in-building observation.
• Conduct standardized assessments and other necessary evaluations within the scope of the student’s service agreement and educational plan.
• Draft functional behavioral assessments and develop behavior intervention plans that are educationally relevant and able to be implemented by school staff, instructing others on their implementation.
• Supervise location-specific BTs, including performance feedback and goal-setting in collaboration with the director and the building administrator.
• Administer verbal assessments and design skill acquisition and maintenance/replacement programs.
• Train and coach teachers, paraeducators, and other district staff on plan implementation, including modeling, in-classroom coaching, and fidelity checks.
• Monitor student progress and programs, making recommendations within the BCBA’s scope of work.
• Develop and present relevant information for ABA and district stakeholders.
• Graph and collect data on student progress, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Attend BCBA meetings as scheduled, actively contributing to discussions and initiatives.
• Coordinate student team schedules efficiently within building bell schedules, specials, transitions, and the district academic calendar.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, or bi-annual treatment plans, progress summaries, or reports as required by the district contract.
• Attend Individualized Education Program (IEP), student support team, or wraparound meetings and provide behavioral data and recommendations.
• Provide consultation to parents, teachers, and building administrators on individual student needs.
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for assigned buildings, escalating questions of contract scope to the director.
• Follow each district’s building protocols, including check-in and badging, visitor policy, emergency procedures, and mandatory reporting obligations.
• Ensure compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, district requirements, and workplace requirements for data collection, storage, and transportation.
• Use restraint or isolation only as permitted by RCW 28A.600.485, the student’s IEP or behavior intervention plan, district policy, and QBS training, and complete all required documentation and reporting.
• Responsively address feedback and strive for continuous improvement in performance.
• Maintain professional boundaries and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Meet with the Director bi-annually to review goals, support needs, performance, and concerns.
• Fulfill any other duties as assigned, including administrative tasks within the department.
• Foster a collaborative team environment as an integral member of the Connections team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Board Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (BCBA).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children with developmental disabilities. School based experience preferred.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance for travel between school sites.
• Ability to clear all distri