Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Santa Cruz
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
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in applied behavior analysis | ranked against 2,621 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $75k–$100k | Applied 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 power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in California | 362 active | 2,594 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 66% remote · 32% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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