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Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, Tennessee

Ex Ed BCBA Behavior Specialist- Murrell (2026-2027)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$97,741.47

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Job Description

8303001

Job Code:8303001

Job Family/Function:83 – Social Services and Counselors\Behavior Services FLSA: Exempt Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Salaried Pay Grade: MNPS. SCH014-S Duration (days/year):220 Locations(s): School-Based

We Are Team MNPS

Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life.

Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation.

Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Position for a BCBA on the Exceptional Education Behavior Coaching Team (EEBCT) primarily supporting a quadrant within the district. Responsibilities include building capacity at the school level through training MNPS employees in implementation of evidence-based practices and behavior analytic strategies, providing behavior support through modeling and coaching of strategies to school staff, and conducting functional behavior assessments and/or analysis.

What You Will Do

  • Develops, implements and assists in training MNPS staff on behavior analytic and evidence-based procedures with students, including but not limited to discrete trial training, functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, data collection procedures, naturalistic teaching procedures, contingencies of reinforcement, and discrimination training.
  • Guides psychologists and school teams in conducting FBA’s, preference assessments, individualized assessment procedures and development of behavior intervention plans and fidelity checks.
  • Conducts functional analyses.
  • Coaches and guides school teams through data collection, graphing, analysis, procedural fidelity checks, and troubleshooting of students’ behavior data.
  • Attends district, quadrant, school, and team meetings, as needed; completes action items, as assigned.
  • Reviews and applies most recent peer-reviewed research and evidence-based practices, as applicable.
  • Participates and assists in the development and refining of MNPS procedures and protocols regarding the EEBCT, and creation of related documents.
  • Complies with both MNPS and BACB standards in ethical handling and management of student data, documentation.
  • Maintain good standing and certification through the requirements of the BACB, complete annual renewal of certification, maintain state licensure requirements set by TN Dept of Health, and comply with the BACB’s ethical code of conduct.
  • Provide supervision of RBT’s and interns, as assigned, and in compliance with supervision requirements mandated by the BACB.
  • Participates professionally and respectfully as a member of a multi-disciplinary team at the district and school team level to support policy, systems and individualized plans.

Education Qualifications

  • Master's Degree or higher Required

Experience Qualifications

  • Experience using Excel, powerpoint and other technology related to staff training and data analysis Required

Skills and Abilities

  • Effective communication and collaboration as a multi-disciplinary team member.
  • Ability to train on behavior analytic topics within small and large group settings.

Licenses and Certifications

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Upon Hire Required
  • Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA; TN) Upon Hire Required

Equivalency

Starting At: $97,741.47

Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.

The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals.

Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation.

Our Vision

Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.

Our Mission

We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.

Our Core Values

Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct, as well as our relationships with the external community. Our core values are woven throughout our goals, high-level strategies, and performance measures.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will build capacity at the school level by training staff on evidence-based behavior analytic strategies and providing direct coaching. They are also responsible for conducting functional behavior assessments and analyses to support student success.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher and possess both BCBA and LBA (TN) certifications upon hire. Proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel and experience in staff training are required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior analysisFunctional behavior assessmentData graphingFunctional analysis

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ex Ed BCBA Behavior Specialist- Murrell (2026-2027) at Metro Nashville Public Schools a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,489 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 34% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$98k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution46 jobs · 20 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
82%
Sign-on bonus
80%
Loan repayment
41%
Relocation assistance
30%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.4this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,489 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$413k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,834/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Metro Nashville Public Schools

Education Management
Nashville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

School-based schedule
Support Salaried position
220 days per year
Benefits package typical for public school employees