Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Listed compensation
$68-$78/hr
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Job Description
Job Title
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Pay Range
68-78/hour
Job Description
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) | Yelm Washington | School-Based Opportunities
Ampersand Therapy is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support students across educational settings in Yelm Washington. In this role, you will provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. You’ll collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to create meaningful, evidence-based supports that promote student success.
We are a women- and therapist-founded company working to elevate the employment experience for school-based professionals. Join a supportive team and make a lasting difference in the lives of students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.
Job Highlights
- Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Setting: School-based and educational environments
- Location: Yelm Washington
- Collaborative role supporting students, staff, and families
- Opportunities to supervise RBTs, paraeducators, and behavior technicians
Responsibilities
Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) in accordance with applicable state, district, and professional guidelines
- Develop evidence-based Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) aligned with student IEPs and educational goals
- Design ABA-based programs targeting communication, adaptive skills, social-emotional development, and positive behavior
- Train, coach, and supervise RBTs, paraeducators, and behavior technicians
- Support staff in implementing behavior plans with consistency and fidelity
- Establish data-collection systems, analyze student progress, and adjust interventions based on outcomes
- Collaborate with teachers, school psychologists, SLPs, OTs, administrators, families, and other members of the educational team
- Participate in IEP meetings, consultations, and multidisciplinary planning
- Maintain accurate assessments, progress reports, treatment documentation, and supervision records
- Follow the BACB Ethics Code and all applicable state, district, and agency policies
Qualifications
- Active BCBA certification in good standing
- Experience conducting FBAs and developing ABA-based behavior interventions
- Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively across diverse school environments and student populations
- Ability to meet applicable Washington State and school-district requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in Washington public schools or early-intervention programs
- Familiarity with Washington State IEP processes and multi-tiered systems of support
- Previous experience supervising RBTs, paraeducators, or behavior technicians
- Experience supporting students with autism, developmental disabilities, or significant behavioral needs
Why Join Us?
Ampersand Therapy offers a supportive, transparent employment experience designed with school-based professionals in mind. Benefits may include:
- Competitive compensation
- W-2 employment
- Healthcare benefits for qualifying employees
- 401(k) with company match
- Professional liability insurance
- Reimbursement for licensure, continuing education, and other professional expenses
- Mileage reimbursement when applicable
- Dedicated support from a team that understands school-based services
Ampersand Therapy is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Washington, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$106k (19 salary observations; 40 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,852 salary observations; 5,088 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% are remote, 20% have no call, 76% 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 Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$152k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $142k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$152k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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