Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

2026-2027 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Breakthrough Public Schools Home Office Breakthrough Public Schools - Cleveland, Ohio

Job ID: 5706600

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $65,888 to $75,515 Per Year

Job Description

Breakthrough Public Schools (BPS) is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our VPWH campus in our Multi-Intensive Autism Center.

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst will provide ABA programming to students in our multi-intensive autism center throughout the school day, and will oversee integrity of the programming and all service activities that occur for assigned students. The BCBA will participate in educational team meetings, assist in determining IEP goals, and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) as needed. The BCBA provides coaching to BTs and RBTs, and will provide RBT supervision in accordance with the BACB guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians, and coworkers
• Conduct continuous assessments of student skills and needs
• Design and effectively deliver developmentally appropriate ABA programming which reflects assessments and goals of individual students
• Collect data and maintain accurate data collections systems
• Work with faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of assessment and programming
• Establish a classroom culture of high expectations for all students in the center
• Facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress
• Commit to ensuring the safety of the student, and the proper utilization of de-escalation strategies, when needed
• Collaborate with Compliance Managers on IEP development and process
• Keep the center environment organized, attractive and safe
• Provide targeted small group and individual programming to students throughout the day to help them achieve their IEP goals
• Provide a range of antecedent and consequence strategies to meet the needs of all the learners in the center
• Provide coaching and training to BTs & RBTs on the implementation of program modalities and interventions
• Provide RBT supervision in accordance to BACB guidelines
• Keep accurate and organized records of student information
• Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Master’s degree, required
• Psychology, Education, Special Education or related field, preferred

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Experience in a school setting required
• Experience utilizing technology in an instructional environment
• Experience with ABA programming and behavior intervention plan (BIP)
• Experience coaching and supervising BTs and RBTs
• Experience with engaging in cultural humility and self-reflection

Licensure and Certification(s)

• BCBA and COBA certification in good standing, required
• Able to supervise RBTs (Completed 8 hour BACB supervision training), required

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Passionate about urban education and working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
• Experience providing targeted and individualized programming to students with autism
• Exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges, and achieve results
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
• Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
• Ability to use and analyze data to drive programming decisions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Breakthrough Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Performs work in a school setting with moderate levels of noise, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion using computers and phones, with exposure to fluorescent lighting. Must be able to navigate a school building and monitor students.

DISCLAIMER: The information outlined in this job posting indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Breakthrough Schools offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision, life and disability coverage. Employees are also required to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).

Breakthrough Schools offers Medical, Dental, Vision benefits to all full-time employees. We also provide Paid Life, STD, LTD, Supplemental Life Insurance. Accident and Critical Illness Insurance. Flexible Spending Account and an Employee Assistance Program.

We have an exciting holiday and paid time off offering, we also offer training and development opportunities including but not limited to personal development, professional development, and team development opportunities.

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred
• Master degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Breakthrough Talent Team
• Email: View email address on click.appcast.io