School Based BCBA

Dragonfly Cares•Floral Park, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dragonfly Cares is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support children with autism and developmental disabilities in school settings across Long Island. The position provides meaningful school-based work during daytime school hours, with the option to take on additional cases after school hours. The role includes supervision and support of clinical staff, direct and consultative behavioral services, collaboration with school teams, and support for students’ behavioral, social, and educational progress.

Requirements

Master’s degree in ABA or a related field.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
New York LBA required or in process.
At least one year of experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities in a school setting.
Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in additional languages beyond English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and support to clinical staff.
Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Provide direct and consultative behavioral services to students in school settings.
Train, coach, and support teachers, paraprofessionals, and school staff in behavior intervention strategies and evidence-based practices.
Collect, analyze, and interpret student behavioral data to monitor progress and guide treatment decisions.
Ensure treatment fidelity and provide ongoing feedback to school staff implementing interventions.
Collaborate with special education teams, school psychologists, administrators, and related service providers.
Participate in IEP meetings and contribute behavioral expertise to student educational planning.
Develop individualized goals and monitor progress toward behavioral and social skill objectives.
Provide crisis management strategies and behavior support when necessary.
Maintain accurate documentation and reports, and comply with school district, state, and BACB standards.
Support development of positive behavior support systems in classrooms and school environments.
Provide staff professional development or workshops on behavior management.
Supervise RBTs or behavior technicians when assigned.

Benefits

Referral bonuses of up to $250 for each qualified referral.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Medical insurance.
Structured onboarding.
Free CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention), CPR, and First Aid certification training.
Unlimited virtual training opportunities.
Access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Units (PDUs).
Career growth opportunities, including opportunities to expand clinical expertise, take on leadership responsibilities, supervise aspiring behavior analysts, or advance within the organization.
Competitive compensation of $80–$90 per hour, with salary options available.
Flexible scheduling options supporting work-life balance.