Board Certified Behavior Therapist (BCBA) for Special Education School (Fun and supportive culture)- Work 42 weeks/year - $2500 sign-on bonus!

BCBA 8.1 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$79K - $86K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 8mo ago

Job Description

Become a BCBA at Elim — Where Purpose, Joy, and Impact Come Together

At Elim, we believe every child deserves a champion—someone who sees their potential, celebrates their victories, and helps turn challenges into opportunities. If you’re passionate about creating a nurturing, joy-filled learning environment and want to be part of a close-knit, faith-driven community, we’d love to welcome you to the Elim family.

Here, every day brings meaningful connections, growth, and a sense of purpose.

As a BCBA at Elim, you’re not just joining a team—you’re joining a mission. And we make sure you feel supported along the way with free, unlimited virtual counseling, a strong work-life balance, and thoughtful extras like ice cream trucks, painting parties, and a free Thanksgiving feast. When our staff feels valued, they can do their best work.

Why ELIM?

Elim Christian Services is more than a school. It’s a place where children and adults with disabilities are seen, valued, and empowered to thrive. Rooted in the belief that every person has a God-given purpose, we’re dedicated to helping students discover and pursue theirs.

Your Role as a BCBA

You will lead behavior supports across a student caseload and collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team to promote positive, meaningful behavior change.

Supervision

  • Oversee behavior programming for assigned caseload
  • Collaborate regularly with the Behavior Team
  • Lead quarterly Behavior Review Committee (BRC) meetings
  • Provide individual and group RBT supervision per BACB guidelines

Direct Student Support

  • Conduct formal and informal assessments and monitor behavior throughout the school day
  • Develop FBAs and BIPs in collaboration with the IEP team; enter plans into systems (Embrace, EasyIEP)
  • Collect, graph, and analyze behavior data
  • Provide direct intervention and crisis response using approved procedures
  • Participate in all IEP meetings and required documentation

Consultation

  • Work with IEP teams to implement individualized plans
  • Partner with families and in-home teams as needed
  • Administer additional assessments (e. g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS)
  • Ensure consistent behavior strategy implementation across environments
  • Consult with transportation, classroom teams, and related service providers
  • Support proactive, least-restrictive behavior intervention practices

Instruction & Training

  • Train and coach staff on proactive strategies, data collection, and crisis procedures
  • Lead Safety Care training
  • Help develop behavior-focused IEP goals

General Support

  • Assist classrooms and related service providers with behavior prevention and response
  • Support arrival and dismissal
  • Assist with student equipment and adaptive devices

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification

HOURS: * Monday–Friday, 8:15 a. m.–3:15 p. m.

  • Includes a 6-week ESY (included in salary)

Salary

  • $79,000–$86,000 annually (ESY included)
  • Additional pay based on experience and education
  • $2,500 sign-on bonus

Benefits

  • Free unlimited virtual counseling (BetterHelp)
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer match

If you’re ready to use your expertise in a place where you are valued,

Supported, and Inspired, Apply Today

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Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will lead behavior supports for an assigned student caseload, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to promote positive and meaningful behavior change. Key duties include overseeing behavior programming, conducting assessments, developing FBAs and BIPs, and providing direct intervention and crisis response.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior Review Committee MeetingsFormal Assessments

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Therapist (BCBA) for Special Education School (Fun and supportive culture)- Work 42 weeks/year - $2500 sign-on bonus! at Elim Christian Services a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,517 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (102 salary observations; 301 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 45 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 47% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
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Work-life score8.1 / 10 · top 5% in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,517 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$79k–$86kApplied Behavior Analysis median $83k (middle half $80k–$90k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Illinois vs national$87k median in Illinois$93k nationally (−6%)102 state / 1,641 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$83k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Illinois107 active2,582 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 47% no call · 80% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-onIllinois healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 41% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment123 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,282 in the last 30 days576 the 30 days before (+123%)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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About Elim Christian Services

Benefits & Perks

Free unlimited virtual counseling
Lifestyle Spending Account
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
$2,500 sign-on bonus