School Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Job Listing at IS Great Lakes/ROC in Rio Rancho, NM (Job ID 301898)

Description

The Stepping Stones Group
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Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Full-Time | High School Special Education Program

About the Opportunity
Join The Stepping Stones Group as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and help students thrive through high-quality, school-based behavioral support services. This is more than a job. It's a chance to help students build independence, communication, and social skills as they prepare for life after high school.

In this full-time role, you'll support a high school special education classroom serving students up to age 21 with significant social and communication needs. You'll work alongside special education teachers and school teams, with the stability of a consistent weekday schedule and a clear end date at the close of the school year.

• Pay: $60-$63 per hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week (7 hours per day plus a 30-minute unpaid break), within a 7:00 AM-3:00 PM window
• Setting: Onsite, in-person, high school special education program
• Population: High school students up to age 21
• Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (late May)
• Employment type: [W-2]
• Location: [Shared with candidates during the application process]

What You'll Do

• Provide direct behavioral services to students in a special education classroom setting
• Assist with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed
• Contribute to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and participate in IEP meetings as needed
• Collect and analyze behavioral data and monitor student progress to guide data-driven decision-making
• Provide behavioral consultation, coaching, and training to teachers and school staff on evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies
• Support consistent implementation of behavior plans across the classroom
• Supervise staff and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) as needed [confirm]
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with BACB ethical standards, IDEA, Section 504, and special education requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• At least one year of BCBA experience
• Proof of completion of a supervision course
• Experience with behavioral assessments, intervention planning, and data collection
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with educators and multidisciplinary teams
• Authorization to work in the United States

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:

• Working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emotional disturbance (ED), other health impairments (OHI), and significant behavioral needs
• Working with medically fragile students
• Supporting students of all ages, up to age 21, in both general education and special education settings
• Adjusting your caseload or supporting additional school sites (1-3 sites) based on district needs
• Working fully onsite, since this role does not include remote work time

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous school-based BCBA experience, especially in high school special education
• Experience supporting older students and young adults with developmental disabilities, adaptive and functional life skills, and independence goals
• Familiarity with IEP processes and special education compliance
• Safety-Care, CPI, or other crisis prevention and de-escalation training

Benefits & Perks 

• Competitive pay of $60-$63 per hour
• Predictable school-day schedule, with evenings, weekends, and school breaks typically off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health and wellness stipends
• Free CEUs, approved webinars, clinical resources, and professional development support
• Employee referral bonus program
• Supportive clinical team and leadership, with opportunities for career advancement

About The Stepping Stones Group
We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral health services, and we give our clinicians the training, resources, and support to do their best work.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Selected candidates will complete a short clinical interview (CI) as part of the process, and our team will help you prepare.