Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) → $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Listed compensation
$80k-$100k
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- Full-Time
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Job Description
Starting Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 /year based on experience PLUS $5,000
Sign-on Bonus!
Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-12
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ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education
[https://careers.chancelight.com], a growing, dynamic organization with a social
mission to offer hope, is seeking a 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 thrive in a collaborative, goal-oriented environment focused on
meaningful outcomes for students with special education needs, seek a career
filled with genuine purpose, and possess strong problem-solving skills,
compassion, a sense of humor, and exceptional dedication — We Should Talk!
As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you'll play a pivotal role in
transforming the lives of students in Grades K-12 by providing tailored clinical
and educational interventions designed to meet each learner’s unique needs.
You’ll lead with expertise, guiding and mentoring your team through hands-on
training and professional development, while consistently evaluating and
elevating their performance. As our primary advocate for quality assurance,
you'll ensure our programs not only comply with applicable laws and regulations
but also reflect best practices and internal standards, fostering an environment
where students thrive and achieve lasting success.
‖ Responsibilities Include:
* Delivering comprehensive training and continuous guidance to teachers and
educational staff in designing impactful Functional Behavior Assessments
(FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
* Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and quality of academic
instruction and behavioral support services provided to students, ensuring
exceptional outcomes.
* Supporting ChanceLight staff by modeling, reinforcing, and enhancing
instructional best practices to promote student growth aligned with
Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
* Assessing professional development needs of educational team members;
researching, creating, and delivering targeted, impactful training programs
tailored to identified skill gaps and improvement areas.
* Engaging proactively in staff development initiatives, including attending
educational conferences, specialized professional training sessions, and
seminars to continuously enhance professional skills and competencies.
* Training, certifying, and consistently coaching school staff in effective
crisis prevention and management strategies, fostering a safe and supportive
learning environment.
* Assisting in recruitment activities, hiring processes, new staff orientation,
and ongoing professional training for behavior specialists and related
educational staff.
* Researching, evaluating, and recommending evidence-based curricula, teaching
methodologies, and instructional resources aligned with educational standards
and organizational objectives.
* Developing, implementing, and supervising systems designed to address and
effectively support the unique academic and behavioral needs of individual
students, classrooms, and the educational site as a whole.
* Participating actively in required meetings, including school team meetings,
interdisciplinary collaborations, and all-staff professional gatherings.
* Conducting systematic and ongoing quality assurance assessments at student,
classroom, staff, and site levels, offering detailed feedback and strategic
recommendations for continuous improvement.
* Ensuring consistent adherence to Department of Education guidelines, as well
as ChanceLight's internal standards and policies for educational excellence
and evidence-based behavioral interventions.
* Performing additional duties or special projects as assigned to support
organizational goals and student success.
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‖ Qualifications Required:
* Master's degree or higher in applied behavior analysis, behavioral health,
special education or a closely related field of study.
* Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a board-certified behavior
analyst (BCBA) credential.
* Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis
management training.
* Prior experience and/or knowledge in providing behavioral support to
children, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral
health program setting.
* Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including positive behavior
interventions & supports (PBIS), functional behavior assessment (FBA) and
behavior intervention plans (BIP's).
* Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional
behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and/or other related
disabilities.
* Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and
compliance, effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems,
data-based decision making, and working with students with individualized
education plans (IEP's).
* Proven success in developing and implementing effective behavior intervention
plans for students with diverse needs.
* Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with
students that help move them toward realistic goals.
* Prior experience and/or highly skilled in crisis management systems and
intervention procedures.
* 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.
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ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education [https://chancelight.com] 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!
> Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we
> provide by visiting the link below:
> * https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose [https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose]
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!
If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and
contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance!
Join us, and together we can empower students to overcome challenges, build
confidence and unlock their full potential!
Careers, with Chancelight Work. with Purpose.
[https://careers.chancelight.com]
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requirements may vary based on role and employment status.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will provide clinical and educational interventions for students in grades K-12 while leading and mentoring educational staff. They are responsible for ensuring program compliance, conducting quality assurance assessments, and developing effective behavior intervention plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher in a related field and possess or be in the process of obtaining BCBA certification. Prior experience in special education or behavioral health settings and proficiency in ABA methodologies are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Georgia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (32 salary observations; 45 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (551 salary observations; 745 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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