Board Certified Behavioral Analyst - BCBA - School Setting

BCBAFull-Time

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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide school-based behavioral support for students in Yelm, WA.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) while helping students on the autism spectrum and those with other developmental or behavioral needs achieve success.

In this role, you will design and oversee behavior intervention plans, train and support staff, and collaborate with educators and families to ensure positive student outcomes.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
  • Provide direct and indirect support to students to address behavioral, social, and emotional needs
  • Train, supervise, and support behavioral staff, teachers, and paraprofessionals in the implementation of ABA strategies
  • Collect, monitor, and analyze data to assess progress and adjust interventions as needed
  • Collaborate with IEP teams, administrators, and families to ensure student success in both academic and functional areas
  • Maintain compliance with ethical standards and state/federal guidelines for special education services

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Psychology, or related field
  • Current certification as a BCBA through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
  • State licensure (if required)
  • Minimum of 1 year of school-based or pediatric experience preferred
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Continuing Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact in the school community

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will design and oversee behavior intervention plans while providing direct and indirect support to students with developmental or behavioral needs. They will also train and supervise staff and collaborate with IEP teams to ensure positive student outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data collectionStaff trainingSupervisionIEP collaborationSpecial education compliance

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 139 active listings.

In Washington, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$106k (19 salary observations; 40 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,950 salary observations; 5,432 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedApplied Behavior Analysis median $93k (middle half $86k–$98k)230 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Washington vs national$106k median in Washington$92k nationally (+15%)19 state / 1,950 national salary observations
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Washington18 active2,638 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 64% remote · 28% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
TheraEd Staffing Groupsilver tier, 78/100Top Employers work-life index139 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
79%
CME allowance
79% this job
Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
44%

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Work-life snapshot

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Benefits & Perks

Continuing Education Reimbursement
Professional Development Opportunities
Supportive Multidisciplinary Team