Sr. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) / Program Mgr - Early Childhood Ed Program

Easter Seals North Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer‑m

Generous paid time off (up to 6 weeks)

CEU training library access

Mon–Fri daytime schedule

Job summary

Easterseals North Georgia is seeking a BCBA who will lead the launch and ongoing development of an inclusion-focused ABA program at the Sylvan Hills center in Atlanta. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and Early Education staff to deliver developmentally appropriate services for 2–5 year olds in both classroom and clinic spaces.

You will supervise RBTs, design individualized treatment plans, analyze data, and mentor clinical staff while maintaining ethical and high-quality

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, education, or a related field.
• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
• Active Georgia LBA or proof of submitted application prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight for a team of RBTs delivering services in classroom and clinic settings.
• Design and implement individualized treatment plans grounded in developmental milestones and evidence-based practices.
• Conduct assessments, analyze data, and adjust programming to support skill acquisition and behavior reduction.
• Ability to support children during moments of dysregulation using safe, developmentally appropriate strategies.
• Support and train RBTs using BST and ongoing supervision.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, center leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure alignment and integration of services.
• Provide caregiver coaching and support to promote generalization across environments.
• Help establish and maintain clinical and operational systems for the Sylvan Hills program.
• Ensure services are delivered in alignment with ethical guidelines and organizational standards.
• Support the supervision and development of BCBAs and clinical staff as the program expands.
• Contribute to program evaluation, outcome tracking, and grant reporting efforts aligned with organizational and funder requirements.

Skills

Classroom/clinic-based services

Team-based collaboration

Mentoring / staff development

Inclusion-focused programming

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, education, or related field

BCBA certification

Georgia LBA or application in process

Tools

CentralReach

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Sylvan Hills - Atlanta, GA 30310

Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst, BCBA - Program Manager

(Day Hours - No Nights or Weekends)

SUMMARY

Easterseals North Georgia is seeking a strong, clinically grounded Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support the expansion and ongoing development of an inclusion-focused ABA program at our Sylvan Hills center.

This is a unique opportunity to support the continued development and refinement of an ABA model, where services are delivered primarily within early childhood classrooms (ages 2–5), with clinic space used as needed to support individualized skill development.

Key Responsibilities

• Establishing clinical and operational systems
• Supporting a team of RBTs
• Collaborating closely with teachers and Early Education staff
• Ensuring high-quality, developmentally appropriate programming for young learners

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in classroom and/or clinic-based services
• Comfortable working in dynamic, collaborative, team-based environments
• Excited to help build a program that prioritizes inclusion, consistency, and collaboration
• Interested in or experienced with mentoring and supporting other clinical staff

Role Overview

This role will serve as the lead clinical presence, responsible for supporting the launch, stabilization and ongoing development of the program.

This is a foundational role with the opportunity to grow alongside the program as the program expand.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clinical oversight for a team of RBTs delivering services in both classroom and clinic settings
• Design and implement individualized treatment plans grounded in developmental milestones and evidence-based practices
• Conduct assessments, analyze data, and adjust programming to support skill acquisition and behavior reduction
• Ability to support children during moments of dysregulation using safe, developmentally appropriate strategies
• Support and train RBTs using Behavior Skills Training (BST) and ongoing supervision
• Collaborate closely with teachers, center leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure alignment and integration of services
• Provide caregiver coaching and support to promote generalization across environments
• Help establish and maintain clinical and operational systems for the Sylvan Hills program
• Ensure services are delivered in alignment with ethical guidelines and organizational standards
• Support the supervision and development of BCBAs and clinical staff as the program expands
• Contribute to program evaluation, outcome tracking, and grant reporting efforts aligned with organizational and funder requirements

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and education
• Consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule (typically 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; no evenings or weekends)
• Manageable caseloads aligned with early intervention model
• Access to CEU training library
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off package (up to 6 weeks annually, inclusive of holidays and organizational closures)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to stand and sit for sustained periods of time
• The ability to move throughout classroom and clinic environments regularly
• The ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and move in varied positions as needed
• The ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds occasionally
• The ability to use hands and fingers for typing, writing, and data entry tasks
• The ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and staff in dynamic environments
• The ability to work in a noisy, active classroom setting

ABOUT US

Easterseals North Georgia is dedicated to strengthening children and families at the most critical times in a child's development. All children are born with unlimited potential, and we are committed to fostering that potential through high-quality, collaborative, and compassionate care.

We champion children by fueling every child’s capacity for success and ensuring all children have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about early intervention and helping children reach their full potential
• Committed to delivering high-quality, ethical ABA services
• Skilled in collaboration with teachers, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Experience working with children and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, with a commitment to culturally responsive care
• Comfortable working in both structured and dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Motivated to help build and grow a meaningful, sustainable program

Opportunity

This is an opportunity to help expand and refine and inclusion-focused ABA program-shaping a model that prioritizes meaning meaningful outcomes for children and families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in psychology, education, or a related field
• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• Active Georgia LBA or proof of submitted application prior to start date required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 3–5+ years of BCBA experience
• Strong experience working with early learners (ages 2–5)
• Experience in clinic or classroom-based settings
• Experience designing treatment goals based on child development and developmental milestones
• Expertise in the implementation and oversight of comprehensive and focused ABA programming
• Experience supervising and training behavior technicians
• Experience providing services in naturalistic and/or classroom-based environments
• Ability to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary, classroom-based settings

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CentralReach experience
• Experience working within early childhood education or Head Start settings
• Strong team-building skills and experience using BST to develop staff
• Certified in crisis prevention/intervention approaches (e.g. MCPP, CPI QBS or similar)
• Familiarity with safety protocols in early childhood or school-based settings
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

*Equal Opportunity Employer.