Academy Board Certified Behavior Analyst

JOB TITLE: Board Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA/LBA)

DIVISION: Academy

REPORTS TO: Lead Clinician

SUPERVISES:None

EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: At BHA Academy Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) are essential leaders in advancing our mission: empowering students with developmental disabilities and behavioral needs to achieve academic social and emotional success. Grounded in our Core ValuesCompassion with Purpose Structure Builds Safety Professionalism in Every Moment Positivity Drives Progress Education is Empowerment Consistency Creates Change Reunification is Our Mission and Advocacy Through Action. BCBAs design and implement evidence-based behavioral programming that changes lives.

BHA Academy BCBAs collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to ensure that behavioral supports instructional strategies and data-driven interventions align with each students Individualized Education Program (IEP) and functional behavior needs. They lead through examplecoaching staff empowering teams and ensuring fidelity of implementation across all environments.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation including maintaining continuous alertness providing direct supervision driving individuals served as required and administering medications as trained

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Masters degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis Education Psychology or related field

Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and Missouri LBA license

Completion of BACB-approved 8-hour supervision training

Minimum 2 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral disorders (school experience strongly preferred)

Skills & Competencies

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Organizational and time management proficiency.

Emotional resilience and professionalism in high-pressure situations.

Strong knowledge of IDEA IEP processes FBA/BIP development and data-based decision-making

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data collection systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated leadership collaboration and ethical professionalism

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compassion with Purpose

Approach each student with empathy and high expectations understanding the story behind the behavior.

Assist teachers in creating trauma-informed individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) rooted in dignity and positive support.

Model compassionate leadership maintaining calm and supportive engagement during crisis or escalation.

Structure Builds Safety

Establish predictable consistent systems of support that foster student regulation and staff confidence.

Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop proactive strategies aligned with the Academys structured learning model.

Train staff to maintain consistent routines reinforcement systems and environmental structures that support safety and learning.

Document history assessments and interventions to reflect a comprehensive and integrated approach to patient care.

Professionalism in Every Moment

Maintain confidentiality professionalism and ethical standards in all interactions.

Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to staff implementing ABA-based supports.

Participate actively in IEP meetings family consultations and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Maintain accurate documentation treatment plans and progress reports in compliance with BACB DESE and BHA standards.

May serve as an RBT BCaBA/LaBA or Behavior Specialist supervisor as outlined by the BACB and BHA policies.

Positivity Drives Progress

Foster a culture of optimism resilience and solution-oriented teamwork.

Recognize and celebrate growthboth in students and staffthrough data reflection and shared learning.

Maintain flexibility and a positive outlook when navigating challenges or change.

Education is Empowerment

Integrate behavioral supports with academic instruction to promote student independence and engagement.

Train teachers and paraprofessionals in evidence-based ABA strategies prompting hierarchies and reinforcement systems.

Use data collection and analysis to inform instruction measure IEP progress and adjust interventions.

Participate in ongoing professional development to refine clinical and educational expertise.

Consistency Creates Change

Maintain fidelity of all implemented behavioral interventions through regular observations feedback and data review.

Lead crisis response and de-escalation efforts with calm consistency ensuring safety and learning recovery through modeling and coaching to BHA staff.

Ensure that all student programming aligns with BHA protocols and state regulations.

Reunification is Our Mission

Design interventions that promote long-term student success and transition to less restrictive environments.

Collaborate with public schools families and external partners to support reintegration goals.

Document student outcomes and progress toward reunification benchmarks.

Advocacy Through Action

Champion the rights dignity and inclusion of every student.

Provide family training and support to enhance consistency across home and school environments.

Serve as a clinical advocate in IEP meetings and cross-agency collaborations ensuring equitable access to supports.

Other Duties

Perform other duties and special projects to support Academy and organizational initiatives as assigned.

Conduct staff training supervision and performance evaluations as assigned.

Participate in on-call rotations for behavioral crisis response.

Complete all documentation billing and reporting requirements in accordance with BHA and regulatory guidelines.

Uphold BHAs mission and values in all work performed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Participate in The 2P Plan - bonus program that grows with you!
• OnDemand Pay (get your pay when you need it)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401K matching
• Additional $100 wellness benefit on top of your regular pay after 90 days!

ASK ABOUT OUR 2P PLAN

Grow your career with BHAs Premier Professionals (2P) Program. We believe exceptional professionals deserve exceptional support. Our 2P Program rewards your commitment through career development opportunities professional recognition and exclusive bonuses paid twice a year. Join a team where your expertise is valued your growth is encouraged and your impact is recognized every step of the way.

Starting Salary: Our compensation is competitive within the market. The starting rate for this position begins at $67688.03 annually plus a $3000 stipend with your final offer based on a combination of your education relevant experience and overall qualifications.