BCBA - Small School/Adult Day

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
 Full-Time | The Creekside School & CAP Programs

The Creekside School is a dynamic, growing organization dedicated to supporting students and adults with autism through high-quality, individualized programming. We are committed to creating a positive, collaborative, and mission-driven environment where staff feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow professionally.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and thrive in a hands-on, school-based setting—this is an opportunity to do truly rewarding work.

About the Role
 The BCBA plays a critical leadership role in supporting students and adult participants with moderate to severe behavioral and developmental needs. This position is responsible for developing and overseeing behavior analytic services, ensuring effective implementation of individualized plans, and coaching staff to deliver consistent, high-quality support.

You will work closely with educators, related service providers, and leadership to ensure students and participants make meaningful progress across behavioral, social-emotional, and functional domains.

What You’ll Do

Lead the development and implementation of behavior support programs
 • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
 • Develop and oversee Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
 • Monitor progress and adjust interventions using data-driven decision making

Support student and participant growth
 • Teach functional communication, coping strategies, and replacement behaviors
 • Promote independence, self-regulation, and social-emotional development
 • Ensure supports are implemented using least restrictive practices

Collaborate and lead within a multidisciplinary team
 • Actively participate in IEP and IPP meetings
 • Partner with teachers, related service providers, and families
 • Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and training to staff

Train and develop staff
 • Design and deliver a 40-hour RBT training program
 • Conduct competency assessments and ongoing staff development
 • Support crisis prevention and intervention training (Safety-Care)

Ensure compliance and documentation
 • Maintain accurate, timely documentation (IEPs, FBAs, BIPs, progress reports)
 • Ensure compliance with CDE, CDSS, Title 17, and Regional Center requirements
 • Complete required reports including Special Incident Reports (SIRs)

Who You Are

• A certified BCBA (or BCBA-D) with a strong clinical foundation in ABA
 • Experienced working with individuals on the autism spectrum with moderate to severe behaviors
 • A collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and developing staff
 • Skilled in data analysis, program development, and behavior intervention
 • Calm, flexible, and solutions-oriented in dynamic environments
 • Passionate about ethical, person-centered practices

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in ABA, Psychology, Special Education, or related field
 • Active BCBA certification
 • Minimum 3 years of experience supporting individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities
 • Experience developing FBAs, BIPs, IEPs, and progress reports
 • Experience working in a school-based or similar setting preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
 This is an active, hands-on role in a school setting. Staff should be comfortable supporting students who may exhibit behaviors such as aggression, self-injury, or elopement. Physical movement, including standing, walking, and responding to crisis situations, is required.

All staff are trained in Safety-Care (QBS) and use physical intervention only as a last resort, in alignment with best practices and safety guidelines.

Why Join Creekside?

• Collaborative and supportive team environment
 • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day
 • Ongoing professional development and growth
 • Mission-driven work with a strong organizational culture

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise truly matters and your work directly changes lives, we would love to connect with you.