Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (4 days/week)

About The School
The Helix School is a Cognia-accredited nonpublic school (NPS) specializing in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related neurodivergent profiles, serving students from kindergarten through age 22 across the San Francisco Bay Area. Guided by the mission to “guide autistic children to lead fulfilling and connected lives,” The Helix School has grown from two students at its founding in 2014 to a thriving learning community of over 60 students, the majority of whom are funded by their local public school districts. Partnering with families and districts across the Bay Area, the School navigates the full complexity of the NPS landscape, including IEPs, district contracts, and the regulatory framework that governs publicly funded special education placements.
What makes The Helix School distinctive is its interdisciplinary model: clinical services, including occupational therapy and speech-language pathology, are embedded directly alongside teaching faculty, creating an integrated team that works in concert around each student. The integrated curriculum is tailored to each student's developmental level, sensory processing differences, and emotional-regulatory needs, with an emphasis on motivation, kinesthetic, and sensory-based learning. The Helix School partners with families and school districts to deliver educational programming that is responsive, relationship-driven, and rooted in the belief that every learner deserves a path forward.
The Helix School exists to create a learning environment where autistic and neurodivergent students are known, valued, and challenged to grow. Through individualized instruction, evidence-based practices, and a whole-child approach, The Helix School cultivates academic progress, social-emotional development, and the confidence students need to build meaningful, self-directed lives. The School's work is guided by care, high expectations, and an unwavering commitment to each student's potential.
Purpose of the Position
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides clinical leadership for behavior analytic services across the School, overseeing assessment, behavior support planning, and program quality while supervising Behavior Specialists, RBTs, and BCBA/BCaBA trainees. This position combines evaluation, IEP participation, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration to promote student learning, self-regulation, communication, and independence throughout the school day.
Essential Functions
Clinical Supervision & Staff Development
Provide ongoing supervision, training, and performance feedback to Behavior Specialists, RBTs, and BCBA/BCaBA trainees.
Ensure compliance with BACB supervision requirements and ethical standards.
Conduct competency assessments and support professional growth through coaching and mentorship.
Develop and deliver staff trainings on evidence-based behavioral practices.
Behavioral Program Oversight
Oversee the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of behavior analytic services.
Review student observations, behavior goals, data collection systems, and progress monitoring procedures.
Provide guidance on Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and behavioral data analysis.
Monitor treatment integrity and ensure high-quality implementation of behavior support plans.
Consultation & Collaboration
Partner with teachers, instructional aides, and related service providers to develop and implement effective behavioral supports.
Train school staff in behavior management strategies, data collection, and BIP implementation.
Provide consultation to classroom teams and school leadership regarding student behavior and intervention planning.
Deliver direct behavioral intervention and support when appropriate.
IEP & Documentation
Conduct FBAs and develop individualized behavior intervention plans.
Prepare behavioral reports, progress updates, and written summaries for IEP meetings.
Present assessment findings and behavioral recommendations at IEP and team meetings.
Adjust interventions and documentation based on student progress and team feedback.
Individualized Student Planning
Develop and maintain supplemental behavior support plans, including but not limited to behavior intervention plans, aide fade plans, and crisis management plans.
Team Participation & Family Collaboration
Provide consultation services as outlined in student IEPs.
Participate in parent meetings, IEP meetings, and consultations with outside providers.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated educational and behavioral programming.
Professional Leadership
Create training materials and resources for school-wide implementation.
Stay current on best practices and research in applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports.
Promote ethical, evidence-based behavioral practices throughout the organization.
Compliance & Confidentiality
Maintain student confidentiality and comply with FERPA, mandated reporter requirements, and School policies.
Required Qualifications
Education & Certification
Current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Experience & Skills
Experience supporting students with autism spectrum disorder, emotional disturbance, developmental disabilities, and/or complex behavioral needs.
Experience working in school-based settings, including conducting FBAs and developing Behavior Intervention Plans.
Knowledge of California special education regulations and IEP processes.
Experience training and supervising behavioral support staff.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Other Duties As Assigned
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Employees may be assigned additional job-related responsibilities as needed to meet the operational needs of the School.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
This position requires direct physical interaction with students who may, at times, exhibit dysregulated behaviors such as hitting, kicking, scratching, biting, grabbing, spitting, or throwing objects. The employee must be physically able to respond safely, calmly, and effectively in these situations. Training in approved behavioral intervention techniques will be provided, and ongoing support is available.
Mobility & Physical Activity
Move between classrooms, offices, and outdoor areas throughout the school day
Alternate between sitting and standing, including sustained periods on foot during classroom observations and direct student support
Run a short distance (e.g., across a classroom or outdoor area) when a student safety situation requires it
Climb stairs and sustain physical activity across a full school day
Rise quickly from a seated, kneeling, or floor position
Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and crouch repeatedly throughout the day
Sit at a child's level on the floor and return to standing without assistance
Maintain balance while supporting or redirecting a moving student
Strength & Physical Capability
Lift and carry up to 25 lbs
Push and pull doors or equipment as needed
Sensory & Communication
Maintain visual supervision of students across a room or yard with line of sight at all times
Hear well enough to monitor the environment and respond to calls for help
Communicate clearly in spoken and written English
Emotional & Behavioral Regulation
Maintain professional composure and emotional regulation when subjected to verbal hostility, including profanity, slurs, derogatory or personal remarks, and other provocative language
Maintain composure and self-regulation during stressful, unpredictable, or confrontational situations
Implement approved behavior

Employment type
Part-Time

Work arrangement
No