Regional Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Starting Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 /year based on experience

Environment: Special Education Programs, Grades K-12

Regional Assignment: Alabama

| Arkansas

| Colorado

| Florida

| North Carolina

| Oregon

| Vermont

| Washington

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Regional Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you excel in dynamic, student-centered environments, are driven by measurable outcomes, and are passionate about shaping meaningful educational experiences, all while bringing problem-solving skills, professional expertise, and a collaborative spirit — We Should Talk!

As the Regional Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, you will provide expert behavioral support and consultation for students across multiple ChanceLight program locations within an assigned region. This includes but is not limited to conducting assessments, developing behavior intervention plans, training staff and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Travel Requirement: Regular overnight & multi-state travel; up to 50% - 70% in order to maintain appropriate on-site presence at all campus's within the assigned region and/or other program locations as needed.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Conducting comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) across designated schools, using observations, interviews, and data analysis to understand the functions of students’ challenging behaviors and guide individualized interventions.

• Developing and implementing individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) aligned with ChanceLight standards and district guidelines, emphasizing positive behavior supports, meaningful skill development, and measurable student progress.

• Supporting the development of clear, objective, and measurable Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, partnering with campus instructional personnel to establish effective progress monitoring and connect behavioral supports with educational priorities.

• Implementing evidence-based behavioral and educational interventions tailored to individual student needs, helping students strengthen academic skills, build social and emotional competencies, and achieve greater independence.

• Providing responsive crisis intervention and consultation for students exhibiting aggressive or self-injurious behavior, while developing proactive strategies that promote safety, strengthen coping skills, and reduce reliance on 1:1 staffing when appropriate to student needs.

• Collaborating with campus education teams to establish consistent data collection practices, analyze behavioral patterns, monitor student progress, and adjust interventions to improve effectiveness and support continued progress toward goals.

• Conducting regular quality reviews across assigned campuses at the student, staff, classroom, and site levels, translating observations and performance data into actionable recommendations that strengthen educational and behavioral services.

• Equipping campus teams with practical training and ongoing coaching in behavioral assessment, intervention, positive behavior supports, data collection, and crisis management, helping staff confidently apply effective strategies in their daily work with students.

• Providing guidance and supervision to staff pursuing Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) credentials, including RBT, BCaBA, and BCBA certification, in accordance with applicable supervision requirements and arrangements established with the Program Director or VP of Operations.

• Assisting campus leaders in developing and implementing targeted improvement plans, identifying priorities, establishing actionable next steps, and monitoring progress toward stronger student outcomes and greater staff effectiveness.

• Engaging in multidisciplinary campus and regional team meetings to share behavioral expertise, evaluate student needs, and develop coordinated support strategies that translate assessment findings into practical classroom interventions.

• Monitoring adherence to applicable Department of Education requirements and internal standards for educational and behavioral services, identifying areas needing attention and partnering with campus leaders to implement improvements.

• Maintaining accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of assessments, intervention plans, student progress, staff training, and compliance activities to support continuity of services and informed decision-making.

• Supporting school operations throughout the assigned region by partnering with leaders to advance academic achievement, strengthen behavioral services, and promote staff development and retention through consistent guidance and collaborative problem-solving.

• Performing additional related duties that advance organizational priorities, strengthen program quality, and expand opportunities for student success.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Master’s degree or higher in applied behavior analysis, behavioral health or a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) credential.
• Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in training and implementing applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques including positive behavior intervention & support (PBIS), functional behavior assessment (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP) in an educational setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-based decision making, and personalized learning.
• Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
• Prior experience and/or highly skilled in providing training, professional development and/or coaching to teachers and education staff.
• Prior experience and/or highly skilled in crisis management systems and intervention procedures.
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective behavior intervention plans for students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Highly skilled in building relationships with students, parents, teachers and community and/or district partners.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

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At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
• Legal Services Insurance
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual-based Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

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