BCaBA

Devereux•Laguna Hills, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Day Academy–Laguna Hills is seeking a Part-Time BCaBA to support students with disabilities. Supervision by BCBA is provided. This is a 12-month position, 24-hours/week, reporting to the Special Education Program Manager. The BCaBA will provide direct behavioral support to educational staff, administrators, behavior support specialists, students, and families within an elementary autism support classroom. Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the role addresses challenging behaviors through individual and group trainings, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), behavior analyses, and the development and oversight of Positive Behavior Support Plans. This role will be supervised by a BCBA. The BCaBA collaborates closely with teachers, behaviorists, administrators, and agency partners to ensure fidelity of behavior plan implementation, provide consultation on best practices and regulatory requirements, and offer expertise in complex cases. This role also participates in IEP meetings and ensures all services and documentation comply with federal, state, and local regulations. All practices and materials are grounded in evidence-based ABA methodologies, research-validated strategies, and California Department of Education–supported procedures.

Requirements

Masters’ or Doctoral degree in psychology, special education or related field.
Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCaBA, BCBA or BCBA-D) required.
Prior experience working with students with special needs required.
Experience conducting FBAs and developing and evaluating Positive Behavior Support Plans across settings.
Strong ABA skills with experience supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders and/or challenging behaviors.
Ability to provide staff and family training, behavioral consultation, and performance management.
Ability to review behavior analytic research and support applied research or outcome studies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data collection/analysis platforms.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with students with autism preferred.
Experience with behavioral supervision, including BCBA supervision as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide direct behavioral support to educational staff, administrators, behavior support specialists, students, and families.
Address challenging behaviors through individual and group trainings, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), behavior analyses, and the development and oversight of Positive Behavior Support Plans.
Collaborate closely with teachers, behaviorists, administrators, and agency partners to ensure fidelity of behavior plan implementation.
Provide consultation on best practices and regulatory requirements.
Offer expertise in complex cases.
Participate in IEP meetings.
Ensure all services and documentation comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
Ground all practices and materials in evidence-based ABA methodologies, research-validated strategies, and California Department of Education–supported procedures.

Benefits

Hourly Salary: $34 - $37 per hour.
Flexible Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 3:30pm (24 hours within the school week).
Tuition and student loan assistance through our ASCEND Program.
Part-Time health benefits, effective 30 days after employment.
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day).
403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.