Education Board Certified Behavior Analyst/ BCBA for Mountainside School

Location: Mountainside, NJ • Full-time, exempt, in-person

About the role

The Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) works within our Education Program, which serves students with developmental disabilities and autism from early childhood through age 21. The interdisciplinary IEP team—comprising behavior analysts, special education teachers, OT, PT, social work, and speech therapists—collaborates to deliver programs that foster educational opportunities and reduce barriers to learning. The LBA provides consultative support to classrooms, conducting assessments, developing classroom motivation systems, and creating individual student behavior plans. This role includes both direct and indirect (non-mandated) services for students, as well as training for classroom staff.

Bancroft is a leading nonprofit provider of services for individuals with autism and related diagnoses across the lifespan. Our continuum of care includes special education, vocational training, supported employment, residential supports, and short-term behavioral stabilization, all rooted in evidence-based practices and scientifically proven techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee the development and implementation of behavior analytic services within Individual Service Plans.
• Lead the creation and execution of behavior plans, including functional behavior assessments/analyses, preference assessments, and treatment evaluations.
• Conduct ongoing data review and analysis to ensure effective programming.
• Identify training needs and develop and deliver trainings to ensure staff can effectively implement behavior plans.
• Conduct or oversee team screening, admission evaluations, and intake assessments; manage admission, transition, and discharge processes.
• Coordinate and lead clinical case review meetings (rounds) to discuss data and the needs of individuals served.
• Serve as the behavior analysis expert to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Conduct and present research to internal and external audiences.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• BCBA certification required.
• New Jersey licensure in behavior analysis required (candidates with an active BCBA certification may be eligible to interview).
• PhD in a related discipline is desirable.
• Prior experience in functional assessment and treatment development is highly preferred.
• Prior management experience is preferred.

Pay

Salary range: $80,316.60 – $94,166.80, based on years of experience as a BCBA.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM.

Benefits

• Full-time position with paid benefits and paid time off; no billed-hour requirements.
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research and collaborate with leaders in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Access to a Center of Excellence with 50+ LBAs, offering internal and external professional development.
• Paid conference attendance and access to CEUs.
• Flexible schedules based on program needs.
• Limited remote work opportunities may be available on a case-by-case basis after a probationary period.