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Traveling Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA

The Menta Education Group

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 60000 - 75000

Posted: 22 August 2026 (12 days ago)

Application Deadline: 19 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Traveling Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with The Menta Education Group you will assess the development of students as well as contribute to student IEPs for behavioral growth.

Required: Behavior Analyst licensure and BACB certification

This position would entail local and regional reimbursed travel.

Provide services between (4) Menta schools at the following locations:

3049 W. Harrison Chicago IL 60612

6340 S. New England Ave. Chicago IL 60638

321 E. 84th St Chicago IL 60619

605 S. Albany Ave. Chicago IL 60612

Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract)

Responsibilities

Work directly with students who exhibit challenging behaviors
Travel to multiple school locations to support organization-wide initiatives
Perform functional behavior assessments (FBA) for individual students
Collaborate with the school team to develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans and oversee those interventions to ensure fidelity
Develop resources and materials to support individual student interventions and programming
Train staff in the implementation of interventions and programming
Develop data collection strategies to monitor student response to intervention
Assist staff in collecting and analyzing data
Participate in the development of student IEPs and in IEP meetings
Collect data and prepare a variety of reports to document assessment interventions and student progress

Qualifications

Required to have Behavior Analyst licensure and BACB certification
Experience working as a behavior or autism specialist
Ability to travel
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Strong consultative and data analysis abilities
Creative thinking skills
Excellent communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
Compensation Information:
refer to the Clinical section for this positions category.
Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: - $75000 a year

Menta Academy Chicago West

At Menta Academy Chicago West our devoted staff is dedicated to guiding each child toward success. Our educational services are designed to meet individual learning needs emphasizing both development and achievement. This allows our students to experience daily successes engage in learning and play and gain the knowledge they need to succeed in the future. Menta Academy Chicago West is more than just a school; its where students flourish and reach their full potential.

The heart of our success lies in our genuine passion for empowering at-risk youth. We approach our mission with confidence knowing that every life we touch has the potential to flourish. Through innovative approaches data-driven strategies and a profound understanding of the challenges our students face we steadfastly strive to eliminate barriers and create a brighter more promising future for all those we serve.

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC CASE Autism Speaks ASBA AAPSEC AASA CCSSO SEAA ASCD and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group (Menta) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race creed sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics gender identity and gender expression) color national origin religion age pregnancy or related conditions veteran status sexual orientation disability or any other basis protected under federal state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Mentas office.

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