BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Issaquah, WA
About The Position
Gersh is seeking energetic, nurturing, and confident Board Certified Behavior Analysts to work at its ABA-based school in Issaquah, Washington. The role serves children with autism in school and community settings and involves delivering high-quality clinical ABA services to students from K–12. BCBAs work collaboratively with teachers, behavior technicians, special educators, other specialty service providers, and fellow BCBAs to integrate ABA programming into the daily academic setting. The position is onsite, with no travel required. The BCBA conducts assessments, develops IEP or treatment goals, writes behavior intervention plans, designs and implements treatment interventions, and evaluates student progress. The role also includes staff training and supervision of BCBA and BCaBA candidates, RBTs, CBTs, and paraprofessionals. Clinicians may learn to implement the Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-based Treatment (SBT) process and use the ACE® ABA Software System for data collection, assessment, and ABA curriculum. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Occasional before- or after-school hours may be required at the discretion of administrative staff. Work takes place in a school and classroom setting. The role requires the ability to support student safety, including possible CPI therapeutic holds and physical support, and to work effectively in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment and during behavioral escalations.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited university in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
- BCBA certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
- Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) with the Washington Department of Health.
- At least 1 year of experience working as a BCBA.
- At least 3 years of experience providing ABA services.
- Experience conducting skill and behavioral assessments, such as VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, and FBA.
- Expertise in developing skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction programs.
- Completion of the BACB-required 8-hour supervision training.
- Experience supervising BCaBAs and/or Behavior Technicians (CBT/RBT).
- Ability to meet the physical and safety demands of the role, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, moving throughout the workday, lifting or physically supporting students, and responding to unsafe situations and behavioral escalations.
- Ability to maintain attention in a high-stimulation environment, multitask, shift priorities, exercise sound judgment under pressure, and work effectively as part of a team.
- Onsite work at the Issaquah, Washington schools, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; occasional before- and after-school hours may be required.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working with insurance companies and treatment planning.
- Experience working with older individuals, from high school through adulthood.
- Experience working with severe challenging behaviors.
- CPI (therapeutic hold) training certification.
Responsibilities
- Conduct skill and behavioral assessments.
- Develop IEP or treatment goals and write behavior intervention plans.
- Design and implement effective treatment interventions and evaluate student progress.
- Provide high-quality ABA services to children from K–12 in school and community settings.
- Collaborate with teachers and behavior technicians to embed ABA programming in the daily academic setting.
- Use the ACE® ABA Software System for data collection, assessment, and ABA curriculum.
- Provide training to teachers, behavior technicians, and paraprofessionals.
- Supervise BCBA and BCaBA candidates, RBTs, CBTs, and paraprofessionals.
- Collaborate with other BCBAs, special educators, and specialty service providers.
- Help maintain student safety, including physically intervening when required and implementing CPI procedures when appropriate.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, described as above industry standards, with bonus potential.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching.
- Basic and voluntary life insurance, including AD&D.
- Family leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive work environment committed to personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
