Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) #ESC6488
Listed compensation
$55-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: South Holland, Illinois
- Pay: Good pay and benefits!
Job Description
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Summary
Join a collaborative special education program where you’ll have a direct impact on student behavior, staff effectiveness, and successful implementation of individualized behavioral supports.
This full-time, school-year BCBA role supports multiple programs and the Instructional Support Team, with a strong focus on Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), behavioral data, staff coaching, and consultation.
You’ll work closely with teachers, RBTs, behavior team members, administrators, and multidisciplinary staff throughout the school day.
- Schedule: Full-time, onsite | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
- School Year: 2026–2027
- Pay: $55–$65/hour, depending on experience
What You'll Be Doing
- Support implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) across assigned programs.
- Conduct fidelity checks and identify gaps in BIP implementation.
- Review behavioral data and recommend evidence-based interventions.
- Train and coach school staff on behavioral strategies and interventions.
- Support and supervise RBTs and Behavior Team Members as needed.
- Consult with teachers and teams regarding student behavioral needs.
- Collaborate with administrators and multidisciplinary teams on behavioral supports.
- Provide behavioral consultation across AFL, satellite, and instructional support programs.
What You'll Need
- Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
- Master’s degree in ABA, Special Education, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with BIPs, behavioral interventions, and behavioral data collection.
- Experience training, coaching, or supporting staff on behavioral strategies.
- School-based or special education experience preferred.
- Ability to work onsite Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM.
- Top 3 Most Critical Skills & Experience
- BCBA Certification + Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) + Behavioral Data Analysis
- Staff Training, Coaching + School-Based Behavioral Consultation
- Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days
- Annie Lee
#INDSH123
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will support the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and conduct fidelity checks across various school programs. They will also provide behavioral consultation, analyze data, and coach staff on effective behavioral strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and a Master’s degree in ABA, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field. Hands-on experience with behavioral interventions and staff training is required, with school-based experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) #ESC6488 at the employer a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,352 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (36 salary observations; 73 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (549 salary observations; 1,409 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 24% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
- On-site
Living in South Holland
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $221k
- Median resident rent
- $1,856/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 34 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.