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Redwood City, California

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

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Job Description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – School-Based

Redwood City, California | Full-Time | 2026–2027 School Year | On-Site

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team for a full-time, school-based opportunity in Redwood City, California for the 2026–2027 school year.

If you're passionate about supporting students with behavioral, social-emotional, and learning needs, collaborating with educators and families, and creating positive, meaningful changes in students' lives, this could be a great fit. You'll work with students in 6th through 12th grade at one school location, with support from both the district and the TheraPeds team.

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization that partners with schools to provide special education and related services to students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the educational process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Our mission is to provide high-quality, student-centered services while creating meaningful connections within collaborative learning environments.

Position Details

  • Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
  • School year: 2026–2027, October through May/June
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Location: One school
  • Setting: On-site, in-person
  • Pay: Competitive hourly rate, based on experience and employment arrangement
  • Guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, planning, and administrative time
  • Manageable caseload
  • Support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners

What You'll Do

As a school-based BCBA, you'll provide behavior analytic services to support students' behavioral, social-emotional, communication, and functional needs within the educational environment. You'll collaborate with school teams to develop individualized, evidence-based interventions that promote positive behavior, skill development, independence, and meaningful participation in school.

Your Responsibilities May Include

Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) to identify the underlying functions of challenging behaviors

Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

Providing direct and consultative behavior analytic services to students individually, in small groups, and within classroom settings

Utilizing evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies, including positive reinforcement, functional communication training, and skill-building interventions

Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting behavioral data to evaluate student progress and intervention effectiveness

Developing proactive, positive behavior support strategies to improve student engagement, self-regulation, and classroom participation

Providing behavioral consultation, coaching, and training to teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school personnel

Supervising and supporting Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and other behavior support staff, as assigned and permitted by applicable requirements

  • Supporting school teams in implementing appropriate behavior management and crisis prevention strategies
  • Completing timely and accurate assessments, progress reports, treatment documentation, and behavior data analysis
  • Participating in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team discussions, and behavioral planning meetings

Collaborating with teachers, special education staff, families, school psychologists, therapists, and administrators

Ensuring behavior intervention strategies are ethical, individualized, culturally responsive, and consistent with student needs, IEP requirements, and applicable regulations

What We're Looking For

Master's degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field meeting BACB certification requirements

Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

Active or eligible for New Hampshire behavior analyst licensure, as required for the position

Pediatric or School-based Experience Preferred

  • Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
  • Strong understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), positive behavior supports, behavioral data collection, and evidence-based interventions
  • Knowledge of IDEA, IEP processes, special education regulations, and school-based behavioral services
  • Experience supervising or providing clinical guidance to RBTs, paraprofessionals, and school staff preferred
  • Strong communication, consultation, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
  • Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances
  • Professionalism, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality
  • Commitment to ethical, compassionate, student-centered behavior analytic practices

Physical Requirements

School-based behavioral services may involve active participation in classrooms and other educational environments. The BCBA must be able to safely support students in a variety of school settings and activities. Physical responsibilities may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and assisting with students, materials, or equipment as appropriate to the position.

The position may involve responding to behavioral situations and implementing approved safety and crisis prevention procedures consistent with professional training, district policies, and applicable regulations.

All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.

W-2 Employees May Be Eligible For

  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Ongoing clinical and administrative support
  • Access to the TheraPeds professional community
  • 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:
  • Competitive contract rates
  • Benefit Resources
  • Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
  • Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Ongoing clinical and administrative support

Access to the TheraPeds Professional Community

Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.

Why TheraPeds Partners?

At TheraPeds Partners, we believe school-based professionals do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and connected to the teams they serve.

As a therapist-owned organization, we understand the realities of working in school-based practice. Our goal is to create strong partnerships between professionals and schools while providing the clinical and administrative support needed for both students and providers to succeed.

If you're a Board Certified Behavior Analyst looking for a full-time school-based BCBA position in Redwood City, California we'd love to connect with you.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior intervention plans using evidence-based ABA strategies. Provide direct and consultative services, analyze student progress, support and train school staff, supervise behavior support personnel as assigned, and collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

A master's degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field meeting BACB requirements, along with current BCBA certification, is required; active or eligible New Hampshire behavior analyst licensure is also specified. School-based or pediatric experience, FBA and BIP experience, knowledge of ABA and special education requirements, and strong communication and organizational skills are sought.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavioral Data Collection and AnalysisStudent AssessmentIntervention MonitoringStaff Training and CoachingRBT SupervisionIEP CollaborationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (280 salary observations; 679 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,869 salary observations; 5,156 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 28% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

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Living in Redwood City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.92M
Typical market rent
$4,146/mo
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

W-2: medical, dental, vision benefits
401(k)
Guaranteed hours including documentation, planning, and admin time
Manageable caseload
Professional development and continuing education
Ongoing clinical and administrative support
Support from school district and TheraPeds Partners