Sr. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) / Program Mgr - Early Childhood Ed Program

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA • Atlanta, GA

146d • Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals North Georgia is seeking a clinically grounded, active Board Certified Behavior Analyst to serve as the lead clinical presence for the expansion and ongoing development of an inclusion-focused ABA program at its Sylvan Hills center in Atlanta. The program primarily delivers services in early childhood classrooms for children ages 2–5, with clinic space available as needed for individualized skill development. This foundational role will support the program’s launch, stabilization, and long-term development, including establishing clinical and operational systems, supporting a team of RBTs, and collaborating with teachers and Early Education staff to deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate programming. The position may grow alongside the program as it expands.

The BCBA will oversee clinical services across classroom and clinic settings; develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans grounded in developmental milestones; assess progress and adjust programming; and support children during dysregulation using safe, developmentally appropriate strategies. The role also includes training and supervising RBTs, collaborating with caregivers and interdisciplinary colleagues, supporting clinical staff development, and contributing to program evaluation, outcomes tracking, and grant reporting. Services must align with ethical guidelines and organizational standards.

The position is based at the Sylvan Hills center in Atlanta, Georgia. It has a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule, typically 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with no evenings or weekends. The role involves working in active, sometimes noisy classroom and clinic environments and regularly moving through those settings.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, education, or a related field.
• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
• Active Georgia LBA or proof that an application has been submitted before the start date.
• 3–5+ years of BCBA experience.
• Strong experience working with early learners ages 2–5.
• Experience in clinic- or classroom-based settings.
• Experience designing treatment goals based on child development and developmental milestones.
• Expertise implementing and overseeing comprehensive and focused ABA programming.
• Experience supervising and training behavior technicians.
• Experience providing services in naturalistic and/or classroom-based environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary, classroom-based settings.
• Commitment to high-quality, ethical ABA services and collaboration with teachers, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with children and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, with a commitment to culturally responsive care.
• Ability to work in structured and dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Ability to stand and sit for sustained periods; move regularly throughout classroom and clinic environments; bend, kneel, crouch, and move in varied positions; occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds; use hands and fingers for typing, writing, and data entry; communicate effectively in dynamic environments; and work in a noisy, active classroom setting.

Nice To Haves

• CentralReach experience.
• Experience in early childhood education or Head Start settings.
• Strong team-building skills and experience using BST to develop staff.
• Certification in crisis prevention/intervention approaches such as MCPP, CPI, QBS, or similar.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
• Passion for early intervention and helping children reach their full potential.
• Motivation to help build and grow a meaningful, sustainable program.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight for RBTs delivering services in classroom and clinic settings.
• Design and implement individualized treatment plans based on developmental milestones and evidence-based practices.
• Conduct assessments, analyze data, and adjust programming to support skill acquisition and behavior reduction.
• Support children during dysregulation using safe, developmentally appropriate strategies.
• Train and supervise RBTs using Behavior Skills Training (BST) and ongoing supervision.
• Collaborate with teachers, center leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to align and integrate services.
• Provide caregiver coaching and support to promote generalization across environments.
• Establish and maintain clinical and operational systems for the Sylvan Hills program.
• Ensure services comply with ethical guidelines and organizational standards.
• Support the supervision and development of BCBAs and clinical staff as the program expands.
• Contribute to program evaluation, outcome tracking, and grant reporting in line with organizational and funder requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support efficient and effective department functioning.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and education.
• Consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule, typically 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with no evenings or weekends.
• Manageable caseloads aligned with the early intervention model.
• Access to a CEU training library.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off package of up to six weeks annually, inclusive of holidays and organizational closures.

What This Job Offers

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