Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Specialist (BCBA or LSSP)

Position Summary:
The Foundation School for Autism Plano is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) or LSSP (Licensed Specialist in School Psychology) to support our growing ECSE1st grade autism program. This individual will serve as both a behavioral intervention leader and an instructional partner working directly in classrooms to support teachers students and staff in developing and implementing effective data-driven interventions. As our campus continues to expand in response to community demand this specialist will play a pivotal role in ensuring student success program consistency and high-quality behavioral support. This role is designed for a professional who thrives in the daily rhythm of the school environmentengaging directly with students during instructional and behavioral moments modeling strategies for staff coaching in real time analyzing data designing visuals and systems and helping create sustainable student-centered practices that lead to meaningful growth.

About the Foundation School for Autism Plano & Why Join Us:
The Foundation School for Autism Plano part of the ResponsiveEd network provides a highly individualized and nurturing early learning environment for ECSE1st grade students with autism. Each child receives a personalized education plan designed to build readiness skills independence academics and social-emotional development. Our campus prioritizes strong relationships structured supports and collaborative intervention with family partnership at the core of our mission.

As a small mission-driven school community we intentionally build deep connections with students and staff. Here students are known by their strengths needs and personalitiesnot by a number on a roster. Our thoughtfully scaled caseload environment allows specialists to provide interventions with depth and fidelity rather than being stretched across excessive demands. Team members see their work directly translate into student growth collaborate with a unified and supportive staff and have the space to build meaningful systems that lead to real progress. This is an ideal setting for professionals who value relational environments authentic collaboration and the opportunity to make visible lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment Data and Compliance:
Conduct FBAs behavioral evaluations and psychological assessments consistent with credentials
Support REEDs reevaluations and IEP goal development aligned with functional and behavioral needs
Develop measurable behavior goals and data systems reviewing progress regularly with staff
Translate data findings into practical classroom-ready action steps

Hands-On Behavioral and Instructional Support:
Work directly with students during instructional and behavioral moments
Model intervention strategies de-escalation techniques structured routines and reinforcement systems
Develop and implement individualized BIPs and crisis prevention strategies
Support generalization of functional communication regulation and adaptive skills

Intervention Design and Implementation:
Create visuals social narratives structured task systems token boards and regulation tools in collaboration with teaching staff
Ensure materials align with IEP goals behavioral needs and instructional expectations
Monitor fidelity of implementation and adjust interventions as needed

Staff Training Coaching and Capacity Building:
Lead professional development on autism supports visual systems ABA-based strategies and crisis prevention
Provide in-the-moment coaching and structured feedback to staff
Collaborate with leadership to support consistent Tier 1 behavior practices

Collaboration and Family Partnership:
Participate in ARD meetings parent consultations and home generalization planning when appropriate
Work closely with the Campus Director and teachers/staff to align behavioral and instructional supports
Foster a proactive student-centered intervention culture across the campus

Qualifications:
BCBA certification and Texas LBA licensure or Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
Strong background in autism intervention FBA processes and early childhood behavior support
Experience working directly with students in school or clinical environments
Proficiency with ABA-informed strategies structured teaching visual supports and positive behavior systems
Ability to train model and build capacity in staff

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in ECSE self-contained autism or early elementary life skills programs
Familiarity with AAC and structured communication systems for minimally verbal students
Experience building staff capacity through modeling and professional learning

Ideal Candidate Profile:
Prefers being in the classroom and actively supporting intervention
Naturally leads through modeling and collaborative problem-solving
Enjoys designing visuals behavior systems and structured supports
Uses data to inform meaningful change
Values relational small-school environments
Is motivated by visible student progress

Closing Statement:
Come build something meaningful with us. If you are driven by purpose passionate about early intervention and ready to contribute in a setting where impact is visible and relationships matter we invite you to apply for this role.

Required Experience:

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