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Morrison Center
Scarborough, Maine

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$71k-$94k

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Morrison Center is seeking a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst for a Special Purpose Private School, in Scarborough Maine. Full-Time - 37.5 Hours

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Morrison School in Scarborough, Maine, is responsible for providing expert behavior analytic services to support students with autism spectrum disorder and other behavioral health needs.

Morrison Center’s Special Purpose Private School provides a trauma-informed, holistic educational experience for students with autism, physical disabilities, cognitive delays, and behavioral challenges. Our team-based model emphasizes experiential learning, functional life skills, and unconditional positive regard.

Benefits of the Job

  • Pay: $70,720 - 93, 600 annually. Depending on experience
  • Up to 8-weeks off per year!
  • 64 Hours of Earned Time Off provided for use every calendar year

Access to Several School Breaks and Holidays Including

  • Winter Break
  • February Break
  • April Break
  • Independence Week
  • August/September break
  • PLUS 14 Holidays, including MLK Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day to name a few

Traditional Benefits

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Year-round employment
  • Full-time daytime schedule
  • Requirements of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Certified 282 Preferred.
  • Caseload of 12-15 students
  • Master’s degree or higher in behavior analysis, psychology, special education, or a related field
  • Current Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
  • Familiarity with IEP processes and special education regulations.
  • Commitment to ethical practice and student-centered services.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and train staff effectively.
  • Strong knowledge of functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention planning, and data-driven decision
  • Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder and other behavioral health needs in educational
  • Responsibilities of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Conduct direct behavior analysis and develop individualized intervention plans for 10-12 students with autism
  • Perform functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and develop behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on assessment data.
  • Collect, analyze, and monitor data to evaluate student progress and modify interventions as needed.
  • Collaborate with other related service providers to support student well-being.·
  • Maintain accurate documentation and records in compliance with school policies and legal requirements.
  • Provide clinical supervision and ongoing support to Behavior Health Professionals (BHPs) and Educational Technicians.
  • Monitor fidelity of behavior intervention plan implementation and provide corrective feedback when necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board ethical guidelines and relevant state special education regulations.
  • Engage in school-wide positive behavior support initiatives and promote a positive school climate.
  • Provide crisis intervention support as needed, following established protocols

Morrison Center is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive, individualized support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Morrison Center is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve maximum personal growth and independence. Through a wide range of educational and therapeutic services, we build brighter futures in a compassionate, inclusive environment.

Morrison Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct functional behavior assessments and develop individualized intervention plans for students with autism and behavioral challenges. They are also responsible for providing clinical supervision to staff and ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines and school policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or higher in behavior analysis, psychology, or special education and possess a current BCBA certification. Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder and familiarity with IEP processes are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data-driven decision makingAutism spectrum disorder supportStaff trainingTrauma-informed care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Morrison Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,614 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 49 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% are remote, 18% have no call, 94% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 70% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,614 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Scarborough

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$682k≈ 9.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,683/mo≈ 46% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.9
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Portland-South Portland, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Morrison Center

Individual and Family Services
Scarborough, Maine
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
Medical, Dental, Vision
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Year-round employment
Full-time daytime schedule
Up to 8-weeks off per year
64 Hours of Earned Time Off