Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Location: On-site position. This BCBA will support our schools in the lower RGV, covering areas from Brownsville to Weslaco.

Role Mission: The IDEA Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) demonstrates knowledge and skill in providing behavior analysis services and behavior management plans for students with Autism in the age range of 3-9 years old. In addition, the BCBA will provide support and professional learning to school site staff, RBTs, co-teachers, and parents in appropriate behavior intervention techniques; conducts assessments and develops plans that conform to state and federal legal frameworks.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $70,531 to $82,170 commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a performance reward based on organizational goal attainment.

Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans and a generous vacation package. You can find more information about our benefits at .

What You’ll Do -- Accountabilities

The BCBA will demonstrate knowledge of and aid in the development, completion, and monitoring of behavior supports for Special Education Services as per State and Federal Guidelines.

• Supports Special Education teachers in developing Functional Behavior Assessments that yield strong Behavior Intervention Plans
• Coaches school staff and parents in implementing behavior supports consistently to support students with Autism in moving into the least restrictive environment
• Follows correct procedures for maintaining records and services.

The BCBA will directly coach and monitor Regional Behavior Therapists in different classrooms.

• Train registered behavior technicians on ABA and student’s program and initial RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) training
• Directly observe treatments/services administered by RBTs
• Review RBT’s documentation and data collection and provides feedback

The BCBA will design, implement, and oversee trainings for school staff and parents.

• Develop and oversee parent trainings to facilitate generalization of skills across all environments.
• Develop and oversee General Education teacher trainings to ensure an understanding of how to provide behavioral supports for students in mainstream environments.
• Develop and oversee Special education Teacher trainings to ensure consistent implementation of appropriate behavioral supports.

Supervisory Responsibility

• The BCBA may supervise the Registered Behavior Technician Assistant (RBTA)- depending on the region

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Behavioral Analysis required
• Valid certification as a BCBA in the state of Texas
• 1+ years of experience as a BCBA

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