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Blue Bird Day
Wheaton, Illinois

Part-Time Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/LBA) - Wheaton

BCBANo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$36-$41/hr

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

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Job Description

Part-Time Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/LBA) – Therapeutic Preschool and Kindergarten Program

Wheaton, IL | Part-Time - No Evenings or Weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate: $36-$41/hour

Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan: Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%.

Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed!

About the Role

As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Blue Bird Day, you will provide behavior therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. You'll support our clients cognitive, social, emotional, adaptive, and developmental growth.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct behavioral assessments and build evidence-based, individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide caregiver coaching and support.
  • Supervise and mentor RBTs and ABA students, shaping the next generation of clinicians.
  • Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team (OT, SLP, PT, and SW).

Knowledge and Skills Required

  • Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Current BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB
  • Active Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license through IDFPR

Experience providing behavior therapy services to children with autism and/or other neurodevelopmental differences

Why Join Blue Bird Day?

This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes growth therapeutic interventions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and possess current BCBA certification. Additionally, an active Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavioral AssessmentTreatment PlanningSupervisionMentoringAutism Spectrum Disorder TherapyMultidisciplinary CollaborationEvidence-based PracticeClinical Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/LBA) - Wheaton at Blue Bird Day a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,509 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (107 salary observations; 258 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,710 salary observations; 5,648 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% are remote, 23% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,509 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$75k–$85kApplied Behavior Analysis median $114k (middle half $114k–$114k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Illinois vs national$85k median in Illinois$92k nationally (−8%)107 state / 1,710 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Illinois115 active2,561 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 73% remote · 23% no call · 90% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment136 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,232 in the last 30 days711 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,509 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 17 employers
CME allowance
82%
401k / retirement match
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
48%
Relocation assistance
39%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,509 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Wheaton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$436k
Typical market rent
$2,375/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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