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BCBA -School Based (4 days/week)

BCBAPart-Time

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Job Description

The Helix School is seeking a part-time (4 days/week) BCBA to join our school-based special education program serving autistic students ages 5–22 across the Bay Area. This role combines evaluation, IEP development, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a relationship-centered, neurodiversity-affirming school environment. Participation in Extended School Year (June–July) is required.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Supervision & Staff Development

  • Provide ongoing supervision, training, and performance feedback to Behavior Specialists, RBTs, and BCBA/BCaBA trainees.
  • Ensure compliance with BACB supervision requirements and ethical standards.
  • Conduct competency assessments and support professional growth through coaching and mentorship.
  • Develop and deliver staff trainings on evidence-based behavioral practices.

Behavioral Program Oversight

  • Oversee the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of behavior analytic services.
  • Review student observations, behavior goals, data collection systems, and progress monitoring procedures.
  • Provide guidance on Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and behavioral data analysis.
  • Monitor treatment integrity and ensure high-quality implementation of behavior support plans.

Consultation & Collaboration

  • Partner with teachers, instructional aides, and related service providers to develop and implement effective behavioral supports.
  • Train school staff in behavior management strategies, data collection, and BIP implementation.
  • Provide consultation to classroom teams and school leadership regarding student behavior and intervention planning.
  • Deliver direct behavioral intervention and support when appropriate.

IEP & Documentation

  • Conduct FBAs and develop individualized behavior intervention plans.
  • Prepare behavioral reports, progress updates, and written summaries for IEP meetings.
  • Present assessment findings and behavioral recommendations at IEP and team meetings.
  • Adjust interventions and documentation based on student progress and team feedback.

Individualized Student Planning

Develop and maintain supplemental behavior support plans, including, but not limited to behavior intervention plans, aide fade plans, and crisis management plans

Team Participation & Family Collaboration

  • Provide consultation services as outlined in student IEPs.
  • Participate in parent meetings, IEP meetings, and consultations with outside providers.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated educational and behavioral programming.

Professional Leadership

  • Create training materials and resources for school-wide implementation.
  • Stay current on best practices and research in applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports.
  • Promote ethical, evidence-based behavioral practices throughout the organization.

Qualifications

  • Current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing.
  • Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, or related field.

Experience supporting students with autism spectrum disorder, emotional disturbance, developmental disabilities, and/or complex behavioral needs.

Experience working in school-based settings, including conducting FBAs and developing Behavior Intervention Plans.

  • Knowledge of California special education regulations and IEP processes.
  • Experience training and supervising behavioral support staff.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Physical Requirements
  • Ability to move throughout school environments.
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to respond to student behavioral crises when necessary.
  • Ability to implement approved behavior management and safety procedures.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavioral AssessmentStaff TrainingNeurodiversity-Affirming PracticeCase Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BCBA -School Based (4 days/week) at Confidential Employer a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,494 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Confidential Employer ranks #12 of 16 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (276 salary observations; 891 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,732 salary observations; 6,489 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,494 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedApplied Behavior Analysis median $93k (middle half $87k–$95k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$93k median in California$93k nationally (+1%)276 state / 1,732 national salary observations
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in California377 active2,568 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 32% 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 repayment403 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,261 in the last 30 days585 the 30 days before (+116%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Confidential Employer#12 of 16 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,494 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), Top Employers work-life index, 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

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

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About Confidential Employer

Education
San Rafael, California
11-50 employees

Living in San Rafael

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.24M
Typical market rent
$3,166/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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