Pays $70-$85/hr — Behavior Analyst market median is ~$88k (24 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time school BCBA in Redwood City, CA. Guaranteed hours, manageable caseloads. $70-$85+/hr.
Join TheraPeds as a School BCBA – Guaranteed Hours, $70-$85+/hr in Redwood City, California, United States. TheraPeds Partners is a Colorado based, therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with our local schools to provide Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) services to PreK–12 students nationwide.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $70/hr - $85/hr.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K (W2)
- Guaranteed hours
- Bi-monthly salary deposits
- Professional development and continuing education
- Supportive network
- Health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099) Opportunities for prof.
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join TheraPeds as a School BCBA – Guaranteed Hours, $70-$85+/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will provide therapy services, conduct assessments, and develop IEP plans for students in a school setting. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and families to monitor student progress and implement behavior intervention plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and a Master's degree in a relevant field. Experience in conducting FBAs and developing BIPs, along with the ability to collaborate effectively in a school environment, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (378 salary observations; 408 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,607 salary observations; 3,461 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, 64% are remote, 12% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$161k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavior Analyst roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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