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Aspire Educational Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

School Based Behavioral Consultant (BCBA or LBS) (Contracting Role- FBAs and PBSPs only!)

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Job Description

Aspire Educational Services (AES) is excited to announce (in-person) independent contractor opportunities for per diem or per evaluation (FBA) with our award-winning partner school in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. This is a great way to gain experience while setting your own schedule.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with students with behavioral challenges as a BCBA or LBS for a minimum of one year. Responsibilities may include conducting Functional Behavior Analyses, analyzing data, developing Behavior Support Plans, developing interventions utilizing research-based and evidence-based approaches, consulting and communicating regularly with the support team, and attending IEP meetings.

Why Contract with Us?

  • VERY competitive rate!
  • Opportunities to work as much or as little as you like.
  • Contract positions for the 2026-2027 school year.
  • Part-time/per diem/per evaluation work available.
  • Excellent career-enhancing opportunity and a great way to gain experience in a school setting.

Who You Are

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certificate with active PA Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) in good standing highly preferred.

  • Master’s degree from an accredited ABA program or equivalent academic credentials.
  • Passion and dedication for providing quality services to young children and adolescents.

Why AES?

We don’t cut corners. Our academic partners and staff like that we are a small, boutique-style agency, as opposed to a large corporate-run franchise. We provide a high level of customer service, attention-to-detail, and quality work. In addition to building the company from scratch, Aspire’s owner/founder Dr. Jaime Friedman (LBS, Psy.D.) has earned an excellent reputation among clients, partners, and within the general community.

About Aspire Educational Services, Inc.

Aspire Educational Services (AES) is committed to providing educational support to charter, private, and public schools.

Aspire Educational Services is able to fulfill staffing needs for positions including, but not limited to: school psychologists, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, instructional assistants, Behavior Consultants, and general and special education teachers.

Aspire Educational Services has earned a strong reputation for its commitment to providing the best in customer service to both schools and our staff.

At Aspire Educational Services, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to fostering a vibrant and innovative community. We embrace the unique perspectives and talents of our academic partners. We celebrate the power of collaboration and respect. We build a culture that thrives on inclusivity, where every voice is heard and every contribution is valued.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct Functional Behavior Analyses, analyze behavioral data, and develop Behavior Support Plans and evidence-based interventions for students. Consult and communicate with support teams and attend IEP meetings.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least one year of experience supporting students with behavioral challenges as a BCBA or LBS. A master’s degree from an accredited ABA program or equivalent credentials is expected, and an active Pennsylvania LBS license in good standing with BCBA certification is highly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Functional Behavior AnalysisBehavior Support Plan DevelopmentBehavioral Data AnalysisResearch-Based ApproachesBehavioral ConsultationTeam CommunicationIEP Meeting ParticipationStudent Behavior Support

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Aspire Educational Services ranks #14 of 14 employers hiring contract/1099 Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Pennsylvania, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (78 salary observations; 282 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,561 salary observations; 5,857 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedApplied Behavior Analysis median $88k (middle half $80k–$93k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$92k median in Pennsylvania$92k nationally (−1%)78 state / 1,561 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Pennsylvania136 active2,440 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 38% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 4% offer loan repayment159 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,186 in the last 30 days574 the 30 days before (+107%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+3.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Aspire Educational Services#14 of 14 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 30% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,350 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Aspire Educational Services

Education Administration Programs
Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Very competitive rate
Flexible schedule
Per diem or per evaluation work
Part-time/per diem/per evaluation work available

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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