Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBA 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90K - $100K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc - Baltimore, MD 21244
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Join a Mission-Driven Team Making a Meaningful Difference At NCIA, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.

Our Youth in Transition (YIT) School serves students with intellectual, emotional, and behavioral disabilities through compassionate, student-centered educational and behavioral supports that promote growth, stability, and success.

We are seeking a passionate and collaborative Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our Special Education team. This role is ideal for a clinician who values teamwork, evidence-based practice, and the opportunity to directly impact student outcomes within a dynamic school environment.

As a BCBA at NCIA, you will partner closely with educators, related service providers, and behavioral support staff to create safe, structured, and supportive learning environments where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

What You’ll Do Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) Collaborate with special education teachers, school leadership, related service providers, and academic support staff Participate in IEP meetings, problem-solving discussions, and data reviews Analyze behavioral data and adjust interventions using evidence-based practices Provide staff coaching and training on positive behavior supports, de-escalation techniques, and data collection Monitor implementation fidelity and student progress across educational settings Support school-wide behavioral initiatives and classroom management strategies Ensure compliance with IDEA, ethical standards, and state regulations Supervise Behavior Support Staff and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) Build positive relationships with students, families, and interdisciplinary teams Qualifications

What We’re Looking For Current BCBA certification in good standing Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field Two years experience working in school-based or special education settings preferred Strong collaboration, communication, and consultation skills Knowledge of IEP processes, behavioral interventions, and special education regulations Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture Position Details This is a full-time, salaried, 12-month position within NCIA’s Youth in Transition School, reporting to the Executive Director of Education.

If you are passionate about behavioral support, student success, and creating meaningful change through evidence-based practice, we encourage you to apply.

NCIA offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, generous paid time off, credit union membership, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

NCIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit.

NCIA celebrates people from all walks of life and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct functional behavior assessments and develop individualized behavior intervention plans to support student growth. They will also collaborate with educators and service providers while supervising behavior support staff to ensure effective implementation of behavioral strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current BCBA certification and a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field. At least two years of experience in school-based or special education settings is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data analysisSupervision

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst at NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,639 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Maryland, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$102k (97 salary observations; 223 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,891 salary observations; 5,244 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 45 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 33% have no call, 87% 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 Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,639 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

Living in Milford Mill

Median resident rent
$1,653/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About National Center on Institutions and

Non-profit Organizations
Windsor Mill, Maryland
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Credit union membership
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing professional development opportunities