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Dragonfly Cares
Huntington, New York

School Based BCBA

BCBANo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80-$90/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst(BCBA)
  • Location and Type of Service: ONSITE SCHOOL BASED SERVICES
  • Daytime Hours/School Hours
  • Pay Rate: $80-$90 HR
  • Start Date: Immediate Opening

About Dragonfly Cares

Dragonfly Cares is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping children with autism and developmental differences thrive. We deliver high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy where it matters most: in homes, centers, schools, and communities across Long Island. Our team of compassionate professionals are united by one goal: meaningful progress for every child and family we serve.

Position Overview

Dragonfly Cares is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our school-based team to support children with autism and developmental disabilities. This role is ideal for BCBAs who want meaningful school-based work, stability, and work-life balance. There is the option to pick up additional cases if desired throughout Long Island after school hours.

What You'll Do

Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with behavioral and developmental needs.

  • Provide direct and consultative behavioral services to students within school settings.
  • Train, coach, and support teachers, paraprofessionals, and school staff in implementing behavior intervention strategies and evidence-based practices.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret student behavioral data to monitor progress and guide treatment decisions.
  • Ensure treatment fidelity and provide ongoing feedback to school staff implementing behavioral interventions.
  • Collaborate with special education teams, school psychologists, administrators, and related service providers to support student success.
  • Participate in IEP meetings and contribute behavioral expertise to student educational planning.
  • Develop individualized goals and monitor student progress toward behavioral and social skill objectives.
  • Provide crisis management strategies and behavior support when necessary.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and compliance with school district, state, and BACB standards.
  • Support the development of positive behavior support systems within classrooms and school environments.
  • Provide staff professional development or workshops on behavior management.
  • Supervise RBTs or behavior technicians when assigned.
  • Master's Degree in ABA, or related field
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • LBA required or in process

Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills

  • Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities in school setting
  • Demonstrated knowledge of behavior intervention strategies and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and also in a collaborative environment
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Preferred Experience (Bonus Points)

Fluency in additional languages beyond English and Spanish

Why Join Dragonfly Cares?

  • Competitive Compensation: $80-90 HR
  • Flexible Scheduling: Monday–Friday school-day hours with flexible scheduling options that support a healthy work-life balance.
  • Referral bonuses: Earn up to $250 for each qualified referral
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan: Plan for your future with a 401(k) retirement savings program.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Access to medical insurance to help support your health and well-being.
  • Meaningful work: Help students grow academically, socially, and behaviorally every day

Comprehensive Onboarding: Receive a structured onboarding experience to ensure you feel confident and supported from day one.

Comprehensive Training: We invest in your success by providing free CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention), CPR, and First Aid certification training, along with unlimited virtual training opportunities.

Professional Growth: Advance your career with access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Units (PDUs) to support ongoing learning, certification, and licensure requirements.

Career Growth Opportunities: Whether you're looking to expand your clinical expertise, take on leadership responsibilities, supervise aspiring behavior analysts, or advance within the organization, Dragonfly Cares is committed to supporting your long-term career goals.

Apply Today: Immediate Openings Available

  • If you're passionate about helping children succeed and thrive, we want to hear from you.
  • Apply Online: dragonflycares.com

Dragonfly Cares provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Dragonfly Cares-Changing lives, one family at a time.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct functional behavior assessments, develop behavior intervention plans, and provide direct behavioral services to students in school settings. They will also train and support school staff while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to monitor student progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in ABA or a related field and be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). A minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities in a school setting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data AnalysisStaff TrainingIEP ParticipationBehavioral ConsultationSupervision

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based BCBA at Dragonfly Cares a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,639 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In New York, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (71 salary observations; 148 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,898 salary observations; 5,264 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 42 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 36% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$177k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $164k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.8
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,639 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Huntington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$890k
Typical market rent
$3,569/mo
Residents’ average commute
37 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Dragonfly Cares

Primary and Secondary Education
Melville, New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Medical Insurance
Referral Bonuses
Free CPI/CPR/First Aid Training
CEUs
Professional Development