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Thera Peds
Niwot, Colorado

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

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$75-$95/hr

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Job Description

  • School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Location: Niwot, CO
  • Assignment: October 2026 – May 2027
  • Schedule: Part-time, approximately 2–5 hours per week
  • Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th Grade
  • Setting: In-person

About TheraPeds Partners

TheraPeds Partners is a Colorado-based, therapist-owned organization that partners with schools to support students’ behavioral and educational needs. Our team understands the school environment, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration among educators, related service providers, and families.

We strive to provide individualized, student-focused services while building strong relationships with the school communities we serve.

About the Position

We are seeking a BCBA to provide behavioral consultation and support within a Niwot-area school. You’ll work with students and school teams to assess behavioral needs, develop effective strategies, and monitor student progress.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs)
  • Creating and supporting behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
  • Reviewing student data and tracking progress
  • Providing behavioral services, evaluations, and consultation
  • Coordinating with teachers, special education staff, related service providers, and families
  • Supporting case management, documentation, and planning
  • What This Opportunity Offers
  • Flexible, part-time school schedule
  • Guaranteed hours for eligible documentation, planning, and administrative work
  • Manageable caseload
  • On-site services
  • Support from both the district and TheraPeds Partners
  • Compensation: $75–$95+ per hour
  • Qualifications and Credentials

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

A master’s degree or higher and the required behavior-analytic coursework and supervised experience to qualify for BCBA certification

Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

  • Appropriate Colorado Department of Education (CDE) authorization to provide services in a school setting
  • Experience supporting students in educational settings preferred
  • Familiarity with IDEA, Colorado special education requirements, functional behavior assessments (FBAs), and behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
  • Strong planning, organization, and time-management abilities
  • Proficiency with technology and electronic recordkeeping
  • Ability to meet district fingerprinting and background clearance requirements
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills when working with students, families, educators, and other service providers
  • Professional judgment, tact, and discretion when handling sensitive information

Work Environment and Physical Expectations

This position involves providing support to students throughout the school environment. The BCBA may need to move between classrooms and other school spaces and participate in activities that involve sitting, standing, walking, bending, or lifting as appropriate to assigned responsibilities. All activities should align with student needs, school district guidelines, and the expectations of the role.

  • Compensation, Benefits, and Professional Support
  • TheraPeds Partners is committed to supporting our providers throughout their school-based assignments. Depending on employment classification and eligibility, available offerings may include:
  • W-2 benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) plan for eligible employees
  • 1099 contractor resources: Information about health benefit options and compensation considerations related to benefits and taxes
  • Guaranteed hours based on the terms of the assignment
  • Professional growth: Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Team support: Connection to the TheraPeds network and support from the school district
  • Payroll: Bi-monthly salary deposits for eligible W-2 employees
  • Employment flexibility: W-2 and 1099 options, depending on position availability and eligibility

Position Summary

TheraPeds Partners is looking for a part-time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support students in a Niwot, Colorado school. This opportunity is ideal for a professional who enjoys collaborating with educators and families, assessing behavioral needs, and helping students make meaningful progress in an educational setting.

Candidates interested in school-based BCBA roles, behavioral consultation, or part-time opportunities supporting students are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct functional behavior assessments, develop and support behavior intervention plans, review student data, and monitor progress. Provide behavioral services and consultation while coordinating with educators, families, and related service providers, and supporting case management, documentation, and planning.

Requirements

Requires a master’s degree or higher, qualifying behavior-analytic coursework and supervised experience, active BCBA certification, and appropriate Colorado Department of Education authorization for school-based services. School experience is preferred; candidates should understand IDEA and Colorado special education requirements, meet district background-clearance requirements, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Student Progress MonitoringData ReviewIDEA Compliance

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Colorado, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (58 salary observations; 128 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,869 salary observations; 5,156 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, 84% are remote, 26% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$177k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $171k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

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  • On-site

Living in Niwot

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$901k
Median resident rent
$1,414/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.2
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boulder, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

W-2 benefits: health, dental, vision insurance
401(k) plan for eligible employees
Guaranteed hours for documentation, planning, and admin
Manageable caseload
Continuing education and professional development
W-2 and 1099 options available
Flexible part-time school schedule