Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Job description:

Salary: $85k - 90k per year

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - School-Based & Community Clients

Location: Metuchen, NJ

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried (40 hours per week)

Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000 per year

Schedule:

• School-Based Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:15 AM - 2:30 PM (30 hours per week)
• Additional Client Hours: 10 hours per week (flexible scheduling)

About Us:

We are seeking a dedicated BCBA to join our team in a full-time, salaried position that offers both school-based work and additional client hours. This unique opportunity provides a structured schedule within an elementary school in Metuchen, NJ (30 hours per week) while also allowing for 10 additional hours working with clients in home or community settings.

This role is ideal for an experienced behavior analyst looking for stability, professional growth, and a consistent full-time schedule with guaranteed hours.

Position Overview:

The BCBA will provide behavioral support services to students with autism, ADHD, mood disorders, and other developmental or mental health needs during the school day, then work with additional clients outside of school hours. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing behavior intervention plans, training school staff, and supporting students in de-escalation strategies.

Work Breakdown:

• 30 Hours per Week: Working on-site in a single elementary school in Metuchen, NJ.
• 10 Hours per Week: Providing additional ABA services (home/community clients, supervision of RBTs, or telehealth).

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs/BSPs) tailored to individual student needs.
• Train and collaborate with teachers and school staff on implementing behavior strategies.
• Provide real-time de-escalation support for students with behavioral challenges.
• Work independently within the school setting while maintaining open communication with the school team and another on-site BCBA.
• Provide one-on-one ABA therapy, RBT supervision, or parent training during the additional 10 hours per week in home, community, or telehealth settings.

Qualifications:

• Required:
• Active BCBA certification in good standing.
• Strong background in writing and implementing BIPs, BSPs, and FBAs .
• Experience training school staff, teachers, or caregivers .
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Preferred:
• Previous experience in school-based ABA .
• Experience managing crisis behavior intervention and de-escalation strategies.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral disorders beyond autism , including ADHD, mood disorders, and oppositional defiant disorder.

Why Join Us?

• Guaranteed 40 Hours per Week: Stable, full-time salaried position with a consistent schedule.
• School-Based Stability + Client Flexibility: Work in a single elementary school (30 hours) while also providing community/home-based client services (10 hours).
• Professional Growth: Collaborate with an on-site BCBA and school district behavior staff for ongoing support.
• Long-Term Opportunity: Position is for the remainder of the school year , with high potential for renewal next year .

Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team-based school culture with access to resources and collaboration.