Level 2 Intern Lead RBT in High School
Glenview, ILFull-time
21–26 an hour
Behavioral Health Market Context
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Benefits
Health InsurancePaid Time Off
Job Description
upport, and collaboration with district teams, while continuing to develop advanced assessment, supervision, and clinical decision-making skills.
Level 2 interns work with increased independence compared to Level 1 interns, while still receiving close supervision from a certified BCBA. This position includes hands-on work in school districts and clinic settings, with a strong focus on coaching staff, implementing behavior interventions, and supporting student outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities
School District Coaching & Collaboration
• Provide on-site coaching and modeling to school-based staff (e.g., teachers, paraprofessionals, aides, RBTs) under BCBA supervision
• Collaborate with district teams to support students with challenging behaviors across classrooms and school environments
• Assist in developing and implementing behavior support strategies that align with IEP goals and classroom expectations
• Support data collection systems within school settings to ensure fidelity and consistency
• Participate in team meetings, problem-solving discussions, and parent/school communication as appropriate
Behavior Interventions & Clinical Support
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) under supervision
• Conduct indirect and direct assessments (e.g., ABC data, record reviews, observations)
• Support intervention adjustments based on data trends and team feedback
• Model evidence-based ABA strategies including:
• Proactive behavior supports
• Skill acquisition interventions
• De-escalation and response strategies
• Ensure ethical and professional implementation of all interventions
Supervision, Training & Professional Development
• Receive supervision and mentorship from a supervising BCBA in accordance with BACB requirements
• Assist with training RBTs and school staff on behavior protocols and intervention strategies
• Participate in case reviews, supervision meetings, and professional development activities
• Demonstrate growth in clinical reasoning, data analysis, and treatment integrity
Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and data
• Support progress monitoring and reporting for school and clinic cases
• Ensure compliance with district policies, agency procedures, and ethical standards
• Track and submit supervised fieldwork hours as required
Qualifications
Required
• Enrollment in a graduate program in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or related field
• Actively accruing supervised fieldwork hours toward BCBA certification
• Completion of foundational ABA coursework
• Experience working with children with autism and/or developmental disabilities
• Strong communication, collaboration, and professionalism skills
Preferred
• Prior experience in school-based settings
• Experience coaching paraprofessionals or instructional staff
• Familiarity with IEPs, school teams, and classroom-based behavior support
• RBT certification (preferred but not required)
Core Competencies
• Clinical judgment and ethical decision-making
• Ability to coach, model, and provide constructive feedback
• Data-based problem solving
• Professional collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Flexibility and responsiveness in dynamic school environments
Physical & Work Requirements
• Ability to move throughout school and clinic environments
• Ability to model behavioral strategies and interventions
• Travel between school sites and clinics as assigned
Growth & Advancement
This position is designed to prepare interns for BCBA-level responsibilities. Successful Level 2 interns demonstrate readiness for increased independence, leadership, and clinical oversight and may be eligible for advancement into higher internship levels or BCBA roles upon certification.
Level 2 interns work with increased independence compared to Level 1 interns, while still receiving close supervision from a certified BCBA. This position includes hands-on work in school districts and clinic settings, with a strong focus on coaching staff, implementing behavior interventions, and supporting student outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities
School District Coaching & Collaboration
• Provide on-site coaching and modeling to school-based staff (e.g., teachers, paraprofessionals, aides, RBTs) under BCBA supervision
• Collaborate with district teams to support students with challenging behaviors across classrooms and school environments
• Assist in developing and implementing behavior support strategies that align with IEP goals and classroom expectations
• Support data collection systems within school settings to ensure fidelity and consistency
• Participate in team meetings, problem-solving discussions, and parent/school communication as appropriate
Behavior Interventions & Clinical Support
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) under supervision
• Conduct indirect and direct assessments (e.g., ABC data, record reviews, observations)
• Support intervention adjustments based on data trends and team feedback
• Model evidence-based ABA strategies including:
• Proactive behavior supports
• Skill acquisition interventions
• De-escalation and response strategies
• Ensure ethical and professional implementation of all interventions
Supervision, Training & Professional Development
• Receive supervision and mentorship from a supervising BCBA in accordance with BACB requirements
• Assist with training RBTs and school staff on behavior protocols and intervention strategies
• Participate in case reviews, supervision meetings, and professional development activities
• Demonstrate growth in clinical reasoning, data analysis, and treatment integrity
Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and data
• Support progress monitoring and reporting for school and clinic cases
• Ensure compliance with district policies, agency procedures, and ethical standards
• Track and submit supervised fieldwork hours as required
Qualifications
Required
• Enrollment in a graduate program in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or related field
• Actively accruing supervised fieldwork hours toward BCBA certification
• Completion of foundational ABA coursework
• Experience working with children with autism and/or developmental disabilities
• Strong communication, collaboration, and professionalism skills
Preferred
• Prior experience in school-based settings
• Experience coaching paraprofessionals or instructional staff
• Familiarity with IEPs, school teams, and classroom-based behavior support
• RBT certification (preferred but not required)
Core Competencies
• Clinical judgment and ethical decision-making
• Ability to coach, model, and provide constructive feedback
• Data-based problem solving
• Professional collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Flexibility and responsiveness in dynamic school environments
Physical & Work Requirements
• Ability to move throughout school and clinic environments
• Ability to model behavioral strategies and interventions
• Travel between school sites and clinics as assigned
Growth & Advancement
This position is designed to prepare interns for BCBA-level responsibilities. Successful Level 2 interns demonstrate readiness for increased independence, leadership, and clinical oversight and may be eligible for advancement into higher internship levels or BCBA roles upon certification.
Qualifications
- •Enrollment in a graduate program in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or related field
- •Actively accruing supervised fieldwork hours toward BCBA certification
- •Completion of foundational ABA coursework
- •Experience working with children with autism and/or developmental disabilities
- •Strong communication, collaboration, and professionalism skills
- •Clinical judgment and ethical decision-making
- •Ability to coach, model, and provide constructive feedback
- •Data-based problem solving
- •Professional collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- •Flexibility and responsiveness in dynamic school environments
- •Physical & Work Requirements
- •Ability to move throughout school and clinic environments
- •Ability to model behavioral strategies and interventions
- •Successful Level 2 interns demonstrate readiness for increased independence, leadership, and clinical oversight and may be eligible for advancement into higher internship levels or BCBA roles upon certification
Benefits
- •401(k)
- •Company parties
- •Competitive salary
- •Health insurance
- •Paid time off
Responsibilities
- •The Level 2 BCBA Intern is an advanced graduate-level clinician who has demonstrated foundational competence in applied behavior analysis and is continuing to accrue supervised fieldwork hours toward BCBA certification
- •This role emphasizes school-based coaching, behavior intervention support, and collaboration with district teams, while continuing to develop advanced assessment, supervision, and clinical decision-making skills
- •Level 2 interns work with increased independence compared to Level 1 interns, while still receiving close supervision from a certified BCBA
- •This position includes hands-on work in school districts and clinic settings, with a strong focus on coaching staff, implementing behavior interventions, and supporting student outcomes
- •School District Coaching & Collaboration
- •Provide on-site coaching and modeling to school-based staff (e.g., teachers, paraprofessionals, aides, RBTs) under BCBA supervision
- •Collaborate with district teams to support students with challenging behaviors across classrooms and school environments
- •Assist in developing and implementing behavior support strategies that align with IEP goals and classroom expectations
- •Support data collection systems within school settings to ensure fidelity and consistency
- •Participate in team meetings, problem-solving discussions, and parent/school communication as appropriate
- •Behavior Interventions & Clinical Support
- •Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) under supervision
- •Conduct indirect and direct assessments (e.g., ABC data, record reviews, observations)
- •Support intervention adjustments based on data trends and team feedback
- •Model evidence-based ABA strategies including:
- •Proactive behavior supports
- •Skill acquisition interventions
- •De-escalation and response strategies
- •Ensure ethical and professional implementation of all interventions
- •Supervision, Training & Professional Development
- •Receive supervision and mentorship from a supervising BCBA in accordance with BACB requirements
- •Assist with training RBTs and school staff on behavior protocols and intervention strategies
- •Participate in case reviews, supervision meetings, and professional development activities
- •Demonstrate growth in clinical reasoning, data analysis, and treatment integrity
- •Documentation & Compliance
- •Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and data
- •Support progress monitoring and reporting for school and clinic cases
- •Ensure compliance with district policies, agency procedures, and ethical standards
- •Track and submit supervised fieldwork hours as required
- •Travel between school sites and clinics as assigned
- •This position is designed to prepare interns for BCBA-level responsibilities
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