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Frederick, Maryland

Board Certified Behavioral Analyst - BCBA - School Setting

BCBAFull-Time

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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide school-based behavioral support for students in Frederick, MD.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) while helping students on the autism spectrum and those with other developmental or behavioral needs achieve success.

In this role, you will design and oversee behavior intervention plans, train and support staff, and collaborate with educators and families to ensure positive student outcomes.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
  • Provide direct and indirect support to students to address behavioral, social, and emotional needs
  • Train, supervise, and support behavioral staff, teachers, and paraprofessionals in the implementation of ABA strategies
  • Collect, monitor, and analyze data to assess progress and adjust interventions as needed
  • Collaborate with IEP teams, administrators, and families to ensure student success in both academic and functional areas
  • Maintain compliance with ethical standards and state/federal guidelines for special education services

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Psychology, or related field
  • Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
  • State licensure (if required)
  • Minimum of 1 year of school-based or pediatric experience preferred
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Continuing Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact in the school community

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct functional behavior assessments and develop individualized behavior intervention plans for students. They will also train and support staff while collaborating with IEP teams and families to ensure positive student outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Staff trainingSupervisionData analysisIEP collaborationSpecial education compliance

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 139 active listings.

In Maryland, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$102k (99 salary observations; 237 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.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedApplied Behavior Analysis median $98k (middle half $90k–$105k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Maryland vs national$102k median in Maryland$92k nationally (+10%)99 state / 1,950 national salary observations
Cost of livingMaryland index 105.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Maryland110 active2,638 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 62% remote · 24% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
TheraEd Staffing Groupsilver tier, 78/100Top Employers work-life index139 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, 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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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Continuing Education reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment

Living in Frederick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$2,155/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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