Regional Board-Certified Behavior Analyst; BCBA - EducationStipend

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

Starting Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 per year based on experience, PLUS $2,000 Annual Education Stipend.

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Regional Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our award-winning Special Education team.

As the Regional Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of students in Grades K-12 across multiple Spectrum School locations by providing tailored clinical and educational interventions designed to meet each learner’s unique needs. You’ll lead with expertise, guiding and mentoring your team through hands‑on training and professional development, while consistently evaluating and elevating their performance.

As our primary advocate for quality assurance, you'll ensure our programs comply with applicable laws and regulations and reflect best practices and internal standards, fostering an environment where students thrive and achieve lasting success.
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 educational 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 data.
• Support the development of on‑site teams within the assigned 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 assigned 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 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
• Master’s degree or higher in applied behavior analysis, behavioral therapy, special education or a closely related field of study.
• 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 a valid California state driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company‑approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in providing behavioral…