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Tucci Learning Solutions
Santa Cruz, California

Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Santa Cruz

BCBANo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$100k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Santa Cruz, CA 93933
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary

We Want You to Join Our Team! Join our dynamic team of dedicated providers in the beautiful Santa Cruz region! Seeking Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who have a passion for working on supportive teams to make life changing advancements for individuals and their families.

We believe in a collaborative, team-based approach, where you'll have the opportunity to build individualized teams around each learner. Who we are! Tucci Learning Solutions is an Applied Behavior Analysis company that has been in California for 40+ years.

With roots in Monterey county, the company has expanded into Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Tuolumne counties as well as other states and countries.

Behavioral programming is formulated and implemented based on the Competent Learner Model (CLM), precision teaching and direct instruction along with other validated curriculums. We proudly design and implement behavioral programs that are non-coercive and focus on positive reinforcement.

Our motto of Play, Learn & Achieve highlights our philosophy about the importance of play based instruction. What is your role? Conduct functional behavioral assessments.

Design, implement and monitor behavior intervention plans that include staff actions, IEPs, reports, BIPs, ECMPs, crisis intervention plans, etc in school and home programs. Serve as a member of the IEP team that addresses behavioral concerns.

Prepare written reports that meet the reporting criteria for all funding sources. Monitor staff in their delivery of programs to learners to assure coordination with goals and objectives.

Work cooperatively and courteously with internal staff and outside stakeholders including school personnel/administration, outside service providers, regional center personnel, and other agency personnel. Communicate new or amended goals with all team members.

Collaborate with team in creating data sheets using an online company based management information system and other needed materials. Supervise supervision for Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavior Analysts in Training. Completes all CLM Course of Study units in a timely manner. What's needed from you?

Board Certified Behavior Analyst in good standing. Master’s degree preferably in Psychology, Education or Applied Behavior Analysis.

Attends professional development on training behavior management, Competent Learner Model, progress monitoring, data collection techniques, social skills, etc. Certification and ongoing CEU’s from the BACB to conduct supervision for RBTs, BCaBA and/or Behavior Analysts In Training.

Two or more years experience working with developmentally disabled or emotionally disturbed children and/or adults. (preferred) What's in it for you?

Highly competitive full time salary position Discounted tuition with university partners Type 2 CEU trainings and free CEUs provided in-house Health, dental & vision insurance Paid sick & vacation time Mileage reimbursement Flexible scheduling Cell-phone stipend Retirement - Employee Stock Ownership Plan/401K opportunity Collaborative team dynamics Regular interaction with Clinical Director And much more... #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #Autism #BCBA #Behavior Analyst #ABAtherapy #BehavioralInstruction #TUCCi #CompetentLearnerModel #Play-based Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Behavior Analyst will conduct functional behavioral assessments and design, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans for school and home programs. They will also supervise Registered Behavior Technicians and collaborate with IEP teams and stakeholders to ensure effective behavioral programming.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with a Master's degree in Psychology, Education, or Applied Behavior Analysis. At least two years of experience working with developmentally disabled or emotionally disturbed individuals is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Staff supervisionIEP team participationReport writingSocial skills training

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (291 salary observations; 723 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,950 salary observations; 5,432 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, 66% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,621 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$75k–$100kApplied Behavior Analysis median $94k (middle half $91k–$98k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$94k median in California$92k nationally (+1%)291 state / 1,950 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$79k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in California362 active2,594 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% remote · 32% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,621 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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11
<$95k
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11
$115k-125k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

43 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
72%
Relocation assistance
40%
Loan repayment
30%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.7
Better work-life than 60% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,621 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Tucci Learning Solutions

Education
Marina, CA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Discounted tuition with university partners
Type 2 CEU trainings and free CEUs provided in-house
Health, dental & vision insurance
Paid sick & vacation time
Mileage reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Cell-phone stipend
Retirement - Employee Stock Ownership Plan/401K opportunity

Living in Santa Cruz

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.43M≈ 19.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,418/mo≈ 55% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
109.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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