Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Propel Clinical Board Certified Behavior Analyst
K-12 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Reports To: Director of Special Education / Student Services Director / Building Principal
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Early Career to Experienced - New BCBAs Welcome

About Propel Clinical
Propel Clinical is a healthcare organization founded in partnership with a leading academic health system. Our mission is simple: help clinicians step into the roles they actually want, and lift up the next generation of clinicians coming behind them. Medicine is hard enough. The training is long, the days are heavy, and too many talented clinicians end up somewhere that just doesn't fit. We're the partner that clears the friction - credentialing, paperwork, logistics - so your energy goes where it should: the patients and students who need you. We're small enough that you'll reach a real decision-maker instead of a call center, and we treat the people we place like professionals, not line items on an invoice. Today, that mission includes bringing dedicated clinical support into K-12 schools, where the need is urgent and the impact is real. Whether you're an established clinician chasing the right fit or an aspiring one building toward it, we're in your corner - because the work is hard enough already. You deserve to do it with a great company.

What We Offer

• Mentorship for early-career BCBAs - hands-on support as you grow into the role, including guidance on supervising your RBTs and building strong, defensible behavior programming.
• We handle the friction - credentialing, paperwork, and logistics - so your energy goes to the patients and students who need you.
• Direct access to a real decision-maker on our team, never a call center.

Position Summary
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) supports students whose behavioral needs impact their access to learning in a K-12 educational setting. Serving as the behavioral expert on multidisciplinary teams, the BCBA conducts assessments, designs and oversees behavior intervention plans, trains and coaches school staff, and supervises behavior technicians so that students receive consistent, evidence-based support. The role is collaborative and consultative - supporting classrooms, teams, and at times multiple buildings - rather than carrying a traditional one-to-one clinical caseload.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) using direct observation, interviews, record review, and data collection to identify the function of interfering behaviors.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) that teachers and paraprofessionals can carry out with fidelity throughout the school day.
• Serve as the behavioral expert on IEP and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring behavior goals align with educational needs and IDEA requirements.
• Train, coach, and provide performance feedback to teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff implementing behavior supports.
• Provide structured supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), BCaBAs, and staff, including competency-based assessment and documentation of supervision as required by the BACB.
• Observe students across classroom and school settings and provide real-time, practical feedback to staff.
• Build and support data collection systems to monitor progress and adjust interventions based on results.
• Support crisis prevention and safety planning for students with intensive behavioral needs, in coordination with school teams.
• Collaborate with families and caregivers to promote consistency across home and school.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with professional standards and applicable regulations.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and district special education laws, regulations, and policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, professional development, and other required school functions.

Qualifications Required

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• State behavior analyst licensure, or eligibility for licensure, as required by the state of placement (e.g., Virginia Board of Medicine; North Carolina Behavior Analyst Licensure Board).
• Knowledge of applied behavior analysis principles, behavioral assessment, and evidence-based intervention.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience in school-based, pediatric, or educational settings.
• Familiarity with the IEP process, IDEA requirements, and Section 504.
• Experience conducting FBAs and writing BIPs in educational settings.
• Experience training and coaching teachers, paraprofessionals, or behavior technicians.
• Experience supervising RBTs or BCaBAs.
• Experience working with students with autism and across school-age and adolescent populations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to conduct behavioral assessments and design effective, function-based interventions.
• Ability to translate ABA concepts into practical steps that non-specialists can implement.
• Ability to coach school staff and build buy-in with team members who may be unfamiliar with ABA.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing clear, defensible assessment reports and plans.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across classrooms or buildings and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Commitment to supporting inclusive educational practices and equitable student outcomes.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a school environment serving students in grades K-12.
• Frequent interaction with students, families, teachers, administrators, and related service providers.
• May involve supporting multiple classrooms or school sites and travel between sites within the district.
• Work may occur in classrooms, therapy or resource rooms, and other educational settings.
• Some consultation, supervision, or team meetings may be supported remotely where appropriate.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move throughout school buildings and educational environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and respond to students as needed, including during behavioral incidents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis or safety situations.

Join the Propel Clinical Team
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Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. Duties and responsibilities may be modified based on district needs and applicable laws and regulations.

Propel Clinical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Propel Clinical does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit, and business need.