BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85K - $95K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Overview

We seek a highly skilled and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team. This position primarily supports an Afterschool Program in partnership with Downey Unified School District.

The BCBA will design, implement, and evaluate behavior analysis interventions and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and other behavioral challenges.

The BCBA will work closely with clients, families, and other professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that promote positive behavior change and improve the overall quality of life. The BCBA will also manage paraeducators and conduct orientations and training.

Duties/Responsibilities

Act as the liaison between BEAM and community/district partners by collaborating with district behavioral teams to understand individual student behavior plans and communicate those plans to appropriate community/district partner staff and BEAM staff.

Promote staff and community relationships that are in the best interest of the students, BEAM, and its community partners.

Conference with staff and community partners concerning problems of student adjustment.

Assist programs in curriculum development, curriculum implementation, and instructional improvement for behavioral programming.

Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and develop behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on the results.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that target specific behaviors and promote positive behavior change.

  • Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and modify treatment plans as needed.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to a team of behavior aides and other professionals working with clients with developmental disabilities.
  • Develop, plan, and provide professional development through modeling, coaching, and instruction.
  • Conduct orientations and training for paraeducators to ensure their understanding of behavior intervention plans, ABA principles, and best practices.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in behavior analysis.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by BEAM administration.

Required Skills/Abilities

Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or a related field.

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or other behavioral challenges.

Strong knowledge of behavior analysis principles and techniques, including functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention planning.

  • Have and maintain appropriate certification to supervise behavior aides.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to motivate, inspire, and guide a team toward goals.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in behavior analysis.

Working Environment

  • This position primarily operates within a school-based after-school program.
  • Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Job Type: Full - Time Salary: $85,000 - $95,000/yr

Benefits

  • Work from-home day
  • Growth opportunities
  • Company Perks
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment with a team of experienced professionals

If you meet the above requirements, you are a highly motivated and skilled BCBA with supervisory experience and a passion for helping individuals improve their lives through behavior analysis. We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will design and implement behavior analysis interventions while managing paraeducators within a school-based after-school program. They will act as a liaison between the organization and district partners to ensure effective student support and instructional improvement.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or a related field and maintain appropriate certification to supervise behavior aides. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental health disorders is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

SupervisionStaff trainingData analysis

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,517 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (247 salary observations; 743 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,641 salary observations; 6,193 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 34% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.8 / 10 · top 10% in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,517 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$85k–$95kApplied Behavior Analysis median $93k (middle half $87k–$96k)32 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$93k median in California$93k nationally (+1%)247 state / 1,641 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$81k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in California361 active2,510 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 34% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 50% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment386 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,237 in the last 30 days562 the 30 days before (+120%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,517 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

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About Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring

Education
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Work-from-home day
Growth opportunities
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Supportive and collaborative work environment

Living in Downey

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$870k≈ 10.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,257/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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