The Stepping Stones Group
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School-Based Behavior Analyst (BCBA or BCBA-Track) | Part-Time | K-12 Special Education
About the Opportunity
Join The Stepping Stones Group and help students thrive through high-quality, school-based behavioral support services. This is more than a job. It's a chance to apply your Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training, build school-based experience, and make a real difference for students. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and master's-level candidates working toward certification are encouraged to apply.
In this part-time role, you'll support K-12 students in general education and special education settings alongside special education teachers and school teams.
- Pay: $40-$41 per hour
- Schedule: Part-time, 15-20 hours per week (about 2-3 days per week, for example 2 days one week and 3 the next, or 2.5 days weekly)
- Setting: Onsite, in-person, K-12 school-based
- Calendar: Follows the district school-year calendar
- Start date: ASAP, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (late May)
- Supervision: Provided by The Stepping Stones Group for candidates working toward certification
- Employment type:
What You'll Do
- Provide direct behavioral services to students in general education and special education settings
- Assist with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed
- Contribute to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and participate in IEP meetings as needed
- Collect and analyze behavioral data and monitor student progress to guide data-driven decision-making
- Provide behavioral consultation, coaching, and training to teachers and school staff on evidence-based ABA strategies
- Shadow, train, and support school staff as needed
- Support or supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and paraprofessionals as needed
- Maintain accurate documentation in line with BACB ethical standards, IDEA, Section 504, and special education requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Active BCBA certification, or a master's degree (or current enrollment in a master's program) in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field
- Previous school-based experience
- Experience with behavioral assessments, intervention planning, and data collection
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with educators and multidisciplinary teams
- Reliable transportation
- Authorization to work in the United States
BCBA Exam Status
Candidates who have not yet taken the BCBA exam, as well as those retaking it, are welcome to apply. Please share your exam status when you apply.
You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:
- Working with students of all ages, K-12, in both general education and special education settings
- Working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emotional disturbance (ED), other health impairments (OHI), and significant behavioral needs
- Working with medically fragile students
- Adjusting your caseload or supporting additional school sites based on district needs
- Working fully onsite, since this role does not include remote work time
Preferred Qualifications
- Active BCBA certification and one or more years of BCBA experience
- Proof of completion of a supervision course
- Prior experience as an RBT, behavior technician, or paraprofessional in a school setting
- Familiarity with IEP processes and special education compliance
- Safety-Care, CPI, or other crisis prevention and de-escalation training
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive pay of $40-$41 per hour
- Clinical supervision and support for candidates working toward certification
- Predictable school-year schedule, with evenings, weekends, and school breaks typically off
- Free CEUs, approved webinars, clinical resources, and professional development support
- Employee referral bonus program
- Supportive clinical team and leadership, with opportunities for career advancement
About The Stepping Stones Group
We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral health services, and we give our clinicians the training, resources, and support to do their best work.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Selected candidates will complete a short clinical interview as part of the process, and our team will help you prepare.