Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Morgan Autism Center • San Jose, CA

12d • $80,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a student-centered, hands-on position providing direct behavioral support, clinical assessment, behavior intervention planning, and staff coaching across Morgan Autism Center classrooms and programs. Working collaboratively with Program Directors, the Behavior Support Team, teachers, Instructional Aides, and related service providers, the BCBA ensures individualized behavioral interventions are evidence-based, function-driven, and consistently implemented.

The role includes developing and monitoring Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), providing proactive classroom support, responding to behavioral crises, analyzing behavioral data, coaching staff through an “I Do, We Do, You Do” framework, and conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) as needed. The BCBA models MAC’s prevention-focused, relationship-based, hands-off approach, emphasizing positive reinforcement, functional communication, replacement skill development, and student independence. Physical intervention is reserved for situations necessary to protect immediate safety.

This is an active member of the Behavior Support Team, not an administrative leadership position. The BCBA reports directly to a Program Director. The position is full-time and non-exempt, with on-campus hours Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM–4:00 PM, over 210 working days. Some after-work hours may be required. The role is in person and pays $80,000–$120,000 annually, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field meeting BCBA certification requirements.
• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing.
• Minimum of three years of direct experience working with children and young adults with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or complex behavioral support needs.
• Demonstrated experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments, developing and monitoring Behavior Intervention Plans, and using behavioral data to guide interventions.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex behaviors, including aggression, self-injury, elopement, property destruction, and significant behavioral dysregulation.
• Working knowledge of evidence-based behavioral practices, including ABA, PBIS, functional communication, positive reinforcement, proactive supports, and de-escalation strategies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in MAC-approved crisis prevention and intervention procedures.
• Ability to effectively coach and empower staff through hands-on modeling, constructive feedback, and collaboration.
• Strong understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis, positive behavior supports, and evidence-based behavioral interventions.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills that foster trust, respect, and positive interactions with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, resilient, and effective during behavioral crises and challenging situations.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to develop practical, individualized behavioral strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain and demonstrate behavioral strategies.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and data analysis skills to guide clinical decisions and monitor student progress.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing classroom needs, with the ability to translate clinical recommendations into practical, sustainable interventions.
• Commitment to compassionate, ethical, and person-centered practices that respect student dignity, autonomy, communication, and independence.
• Commitment to MAC’s prevention-focused, relationship-based, and hands-off behavioral philosophy, mission, and core values of Teamwork, Love, and Respect.
• Regularly stand, walk, sit, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, and move throughout classroom and campus environments.
• Respond quickly and safely to student elopement or other situations requiring immediate behavioral support; this may require running.
• Possess the physical stamina necessary to work directly with students who may demonstrate significant behavioral challenges.
• Safely lift, push, pull, and/or move materials weighing up to 40–50 pounds when necessary.
• Perform the physical requirements of company-approved crisis prevention and safety procedures, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coaching, modeling behavioral interventions, and training educational staff.
• Experience working in special education, nonpublic schools, or other educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive classroom observations and check-ins to identify emerging behavioral concerns, environmental triggers, and opportunities for preventive support.
• Provide direct behavioral support to students and respond to classroom behavior calls, assisting staff with de-escalation and crisis stabilization.
• Model and implement approved crisis prevention and intervention strategies when necessary, prioritizing student dignity, safety, and the least restrictive appropriate response.
• Facilitate post-crisis debriefs with classroom teams to identify contributing factors, review responses, and strengthen preventive strategies.
• Develop and model proactive behavioral strategies that promote functional communication, emotional regulation, replacement skills, student engagement, and independence.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and related behavioral evaluations as needed.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and revise function-based Behavior Intervention Plans emphasizing prevention, positive reinforcement, functional communication, and replacement behaviors.
• Develop and support practical behavioral data collection systems, analyze behavioral trends, and make timely, data-driven intervention decisions.
• Monitor student progress and intervention effectiveness, adjusting strategies and recommendations based on assessment findings and behavioral data.
• Collaborate with teachers and IEP teams to develop measurable behavioral, communication, regulation, and independence-focused goals.
• Maintain accurate behavioral assessments, intervention plans, progress reports, and required documentation.
• Provide ongoing hands-on coaching, modeling, and constructive feedback to teachers, Instructional Aides, and classroom teams.
• Use an “I Do, We Do, You Do” coaching framework to demonstrate interventions, guide staff practice, and build staff confidence and independence.
• Train staff in positive behavior supports, reinforcement systems, functional communication, prompting, data collection, de-escalation, and crisis prevention.
• Support consistent implementation of BIPs and individualized behavioral strategies across classrooms and settings.
• Monitor implementation fidelity and provide coaching, feedback, or adjustments to strengthen staff competency and consistency.
• Participate in and contribute to staff trainings, behavioral consultations, and professional development activities.
• Collaborate with Program Directors and Behavior Specialists to identify priority students, emerging behavioral concerns, and classroom support needs.
• Partner with teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, psychologists, and other interdisciplinary staff to develop coordinated behavioral interventions.
• Participate in IEP meetings as needed and contribute behavioral recommendations, present levels, measurable goals, accommodations, and progress updates.
• Consult with families as needed regarding behavioral strategies, student progress, and opportunities for consistency across environments.
• Provide clinical guidance and practical recommendations to classroom teams regarding behavioral assessments, intervention strategies, and environmental supports.
• Collaborate with staff to develop visual supports, reinforcement systems, functional communication tools, and other behavioral resources.
• Support consistent implementation of MAC’s prevention-focused, relationship-based, and evidence-based behavioral philosophy across programs.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the employee portion paid 100% by Morgan Autism Center.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Retirement 403a and 403b.
• Holiday bonus.

What This Job Offers

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