Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/LBA) - Wheaton
Listed compensation
$76k-$82k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Therapeutic Preschool and Kindergarten Program
140 E. Loop Rd. Wheaton, IL | Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM - No Evenings or Weekends.
Compensation & Benefits
- Total Compensation Package: Valued between $93,000-$102,000.
- Annual Salary: $76,000–$82,000, based on experience and qualifications.
- Annual Increases: Annual merit-based increases.
- Comprehensive Benefits Packages: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and employee assistance programs.
- Paid time off and holidays: Generous PTO, 7 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday.
- Growth and Learning: Continuing education and approved CEUs with annual reimbursement increases.
Professional Advancement: Opportunities to develop skills and take on additional leadership responsibilities, including: Department Lead, Department Head, Safety-Care Instructor, and CPR Instructor
Mentorship and Supervision: Opportunities to mentor others within your department in addition to student supervision
401(k) Retirement Plan: Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%.
Flexibility For New Parents
Free Onsite Parking
Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed!
About the Role
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Blue Bird Day, you will provide behavior therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. You'll support our clients cognitive, social, emotional, adaptive, and developmental growth.
Responsibilities
- Conduct behavioral assessments and build evidence-based, individualized treatment plans.
- Provide caregiver coaching and support.
- Supervise and mentor RBTs and ABA students.
- Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team (OT, SLP, PT, and SW).
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Current BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB
- Active Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license through IDFPR
Experience providing behavior therapy services to children with autism and/or other neurodevelopmental differences
Why Join Blue Bird Day?
This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes growth therapeutic interventions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Blue Bird Day is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As such, it is the policy of the Company that hiring, training, employment advancement, compensation, benefits, and terms and conditions of employment shall be determined without regard to race, ancestry, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and medical conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, arrest record (or criminal history record ordered expunged, sealed, or impounded), or as otherwise prohibited by law.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and current BCBA certification. Candidates must also hold an active Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/LBA) - Wheaton at Blue Bird Day a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,509 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (107 salary observations; 258 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,710 salary observations; 5,648 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 43 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 67% are remote, 40% have no call, 77% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in applied behavior analysis | ranked against 2,509 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $76k–$82k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $83k (middle half $80k–$90k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $85k median in Illinois | $92k nationally (−8%)107 state / 1,710 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$79k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Illinois | 115 active | 2,561 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 67% remote · 40% no call · 77% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment136 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,232 in the last 30 days | 711 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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