Behavior Analyst, 12-Months

Special School District Saint Louis County • Saint Louis, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Behavior Analysts at Special School District (SSD) support students across a range of educational settings through applied behavior analysis, helping them build skills, independence, and positive outcomes. In this role, you will design and oversee behavior intervention plans, conduct assessments, and use data to guide decisions that support meaningful progress for students. You will collaborate with IEP teams, families, and school staff, providing consultation and strategies that strengthen classroom practices and ensure consistent, effective support. Through coaching, modeling, and professional learning, you will also help build staff capacity, supporting teachers, paraprofessionals, and behavior technicians in implementing plans with fidelity. Your work connects students, schools, and community resources, ensuring coordinated care and a consistent approach that helps students succeed. BCBAs work during school hours, Monday through Friday. The start and end times may vary depending on the building assignment. Occasional work after school hours may be required. Travel is required as these positions often serve multiple schools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, behavior analysis, or a related field required
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) required
• License issued by the Division of Professional Registration. (LBA) preferred

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in special education, behavior analysis, or a related field preferred
• Specific experience in behavioral and instructional strategies training related to working with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental health diagnoses preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee behavior intervention plans
• Conduct assessments
• Use data to guide decisions that support meaningful progress for students
• Collaborate with IEP teams, families, and school staff
• Provide consultation and strategies that strengthen classroom practices and ensure consistent, effective support
• Coach, model, and provide professional learning to build staff capacity
• Support teachers, paraprofessionals, and behavior technicians in implementing plans with fidelity
• Connect students, schools, and community resources to ensure coordinated care and a consistent approach

Benefits

• Group benefits plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Staff Health Clinics
• Paid holidays
• 13 PTO days per year
• 20 vacation days accrued annually
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level