Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBAPart-Time

Listed compensation

$56-$60/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Part-Time BCBA — Therapeutic Center
  • Location: Therapeutic Center
  • Grade Levels: K–12
  • Position: Part-Time BCBA
  • Schedule: 2.5 days per week, approximately 17.5 hours/week
  • Alternative Schedule: Open to alternating 2 days one week and 3 days the next
  • Hours: 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
  • Dates: ASAP–May 26, 2027
  • Setting: Onsite
  • Compensation: $56–$60/hour

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a part-time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join a supportive team at a therapeutic center serving students in grades K–12. This is a great opportunity for a BCBA who enjoys working directly with students and helping create positive behavioral outcomes in a structured school environment.

The schedule is approximately 2.5 days per week, with flexibility to alternate between 2 days one week and 3 days the following week.

Position Overview

The BCBA will provide behavioral support to students across the K–12 setting, helping the school team understand and respond to student behaviors while promoting positive, functional outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide behavioral support and consultation for students
  • Assess and address behavioral needs within the school setting
  • Develop and implement appropriate behavior strategies and interventions
  • Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other members of the school team
  • Monitor student progress and make recommendations based on observed needs
  • Support staff in implementing consistent behavioral strategies
  • Help create a positive, structured, and supportive environment for students

Qualifications

  • Current BCBA certification/licensure
  • Experience working with school-age students preferred
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Passion for supporting students with behavioral needs
  • Ability to work onsite in a therapeutic school environment

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • Flexible part-time schedule — approximately 17.5 hours per week
  • Option to alternate between 2 days and 3 days per week
  • Work with students across K–12
  • Meaningful opportunity to support students with behavioral needs
  • Collaborative therapeutic school environment
  • Competitive $56–$60/hour compensation
  • Position available ASAP through May 26, 2027

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavioral assessmentBehavioral interventionStudent progress monitoringData collectionStrategy developmentK-12 education support

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (116 salary observations; 305 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,804 salary observations; 5,894 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 20% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Illinois vs national$85k median in Illinois$92k nationally (−8%)116 state / 1,804 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$121k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Illinois137 active2,652 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 20% no call · 85% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment161 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Typical 3-bedroom home value
$306k
Median resident rent
$1,265/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
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