Regional Board-Certified Behavior Analyst; BCBA - EducationStipend

Position: Regional Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - $2,000 Annual Education Stipend!

Position Overview

Starting Salary: $90,000 – $105,000 /year based on experience. PLUS $2,000 Annual Education Stipend!

Environment:
Special Education Programs, Grades K-12

Regional Assignment: N./Central California – San Jose, Pacifica, Spectrum Center Schools and Programs

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is a division of Chance Light Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults.

We are a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, seeking a Regional Board‑Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) to join our award‑winning Special Education team.
Responsibilities
• Deliver comprehensive training and continuous guidance to teachers and educational staff in designing impactful Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of academic instruction and behavioral support services provided to students, ensuring exceptional outcomes.
• Support Spectrum staff by modeling, reinforcing, and enhancing instructional best practices to promote student growth aligned with Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.
• Implement evidence‑based interventions by applying scientifically proven behavioral and educational strategies, promoting positive outcomes in academic, social, emotional, and independent functioning.
• Provide crisis management intervention and support for students exhibiting aggressive or self‑injurious behavior and develop strategies to reduce the need for 1:1 staffing.
• Collaborate closely with on‑site education teams to collect and analyze data on student behavior, monitor student progress, and ensure appropriate intervention responsiveness and consistent progress toward goals.
• Conduct regular quality checks for each campus within the assigned region at the student, staff, classroom, and site levels; make recommendations for improvement based on analysis of data.
• Support the development of on‑site teams within the area through delivery of training on behavioral assessment, intervention, positive behavior supports, data collection, crisis management, and other relevant topics.
• Provide guidance and supervision to staff members within the region pursuing BACB certification (RBT, BCaBA, BCBA), as agreed with the Program Director or VP of Behavior Services.
• Assist in the development and implementation of improvement plans for assigned campuses to enhance student performance and staff effectiveness.
• Engage in multi‑disciplinary on‑site and regional team meetings to discuss behavioral needs and contribute to the development of comprehensive support strategies.
• Monitor and ensure adherence of all campuses to Department of Education regulations and internal standards for educational and behavioral service is maintained within the assigned area.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of assessments, interventions, progress, and compliance activities.
• Provide operational support to all schools in the assigned area, focusing on academic achievement, behavioral support, staff retention, and development.
• Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned to support organizational goals and student success.
Qualifications Required
• Master’s degree or higher in applied behavior analysis, behavioral therapy, special education or a closely related field.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a board‑certified behavior analyst (BCBA) credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an education specialist or special education instruction credential preferred.
• Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid CA state driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company‑approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in providing behavioral support, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Well‑versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), data‑based decision making, functional behavior assessment (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP’s).
• Highly skilled in working…