Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

About Morgan Autism Center

Morgan Autism Center provides a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where individuals impacted by autism or other developmental disabilities are accepted and celebrated for who they are. Founded in 1969, the focus is on creating respectful and positive interactions to maximize the potential of each student and client. Morgan Autism Center offers school and adult day programs and is an important resource for families and professional service providers throughout the Bay Area. Our flexible, comprehensive, and highly individualized approach has evolved into a model successfully adopted and implemented in located school districts. The updated Morgan Autism Center Adaptive Skills Trainer Program will serve adults ages 22 – 60 years old with autism and other developmental disabilities in a 1:1, 1:2 and 1:3 ratio.

Our mission is to help children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities maximize their potential in a dignified, positive, and loving environment. Our innovative model is grounded in strong, trust-based relationships, a unique rotational instructional structure, deeply embedded communication supports, and a consistently positive approach to behavior. We prioritize each student’s comfort, emotional stability, and overall well-being so they feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.

At Morgan Autism Center, we believe behavior is a form of communication . Our approach focuses on understanding the function of behavior, building trusting relationships, and creating supportive environments that promote communication, emotional regulation, independence, and meaningful participation. Students learn best when they feel safe, respected, understood, and connected to the people supporting them.

Staff prioritize prevention over reaction through proactive environmental supports, visual systems, predictable routines, positive reinforcement, skill building, and relationship-based interventions. In keeping with our commitment to a least restrictive, hands-off approach , physical intervention is used only when necessary to protect the immediate safety of the student or others. Every interaction should preserve student dignity while teaching meaningful replacement skills that support greater independence and long-term success.

For more information, please visit www.morgancenter.org
 
Position Overview

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a student-centered, hands-on position responsible for providing direct behavioral support, clinical assessment, behavior intervention planning, and staff coaching across Morgan Autism Center's classrooms and programs. Working collaboratively with Program Directors, the Behavior Support Team, teachers, Instructional Aides (IAs), and related service providers, the BCBA ensures individualized behavioral interventions are evidence-based, function-driven, and consistently implemented.

Primary responsibilities include developing and monitoring Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), providing proactive classroom support, responding to behavioral crises, analyzing behavioral data, and coaching staff using an "I Do, We Do, You Do" framework and conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) as needed.

The BCBA models MAC's prevention-focused, relationship-based, and hands-off approach , emphasizing positive reinforcement, functional communication, replacement skill development, and student independence. Physical intervention is reserved for situations necessary to protect immediate safety. While providing clinical expertise and guidance, the BCBA is not an administrative leadership position but an active member of the Behavior Support Team, focused on building effective, sustainable behavioral practices within classrooms.
 
Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to a Program Director
 
Key Responsibilities

Direct Student & Classroom Support

- Conduct proactive classroom observations and check-ins to identify emerging behavioral concerns, environmental triggers, and opportunities for preventive support.
- Provide direct, hands-on behavioral support to students and respond to classroom behavior calls, assisting staff with de-escalation and crisis stabilization.
- Model and implement approved crisis prevention and intervention strategies when necessary, prioritizing student dignity, safety, and the least restrictive appropriate response.

- Facilitate post-crisis debriefs with classroom teams to identify contributing factors, review responses, and strengthen preventive strategies.
- Develop and model proactive behavioral strategies that promote functional communication, emotional regulation, replacement skills, student engagement, and independence.

Behavioral Assessment, Intervention & Data Analysis

- ### Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and related behavioral evaluations as needed to identify behavioral functions and inform individualized interventions.
- ### Develop, implement, monitor, and revise function-based Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) that emphasize prevention, positive reinforcement, functional communication, and replacement behaviors.
- ### Develop and support practical behavioral data collection systems, analyze behavioral trends, and make timely, data-driven intervention decisions.
- ### Monitor student progress and intervention effectiveness, adjusting strategies and recommendations based on assessment findings and behavioral data.
- ### Collaborate with teachers and IEP teams to develop measurable behavioral, communication, regulation, and independence-focused goals.
- Maintain accurate behavioral assessments, intervention plans, progress reports, and required documentation.

Staff Coaching & Professional Development

- ### Provide ongoing hands-on coaching, modeling, and constructive feedback to teachers, Instructional Aides, and classroom teams.
- Utilize an "I Do, We Do, You Do" coaching framework to demonstrate interventions, guide staff practice, and build confidence and independence.
- Train staff in positive behavior supports, reinforcement systems, functional communication, prompting, data collection, de-escalation, and crisis prevention.
- Support consistent implementation of BIPs and individualized behavioral strategies across classrooms and settings.
- Monitor implementation fidelity and provide additional coaching, feedback, or adjustments to strengthen staff competency and consistency.
- Participate in and contribute to staff trainings, behavioral consultations, and professional development activities.

Collaboration & Program Support

- ### Collaborate with Program Directors and Behavior Specialists to identify priority students, emerging behavioral concerns, and classroom support needs.
- Partner with teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, psychologists, and other interdisciplinary staff to develop coordinated behavioral interventions.
- Participate in IEP meetings as needed and contribute behavioral recommendations, present levels, measurable goals, accommodations, and progress updates.
- Consult with families as needed regarding behavioral strategies, student progress, and opportunities for consistency across environments.
- Provide clinical guidance and practical recommendations to classroom teams regarding behavioral assessments, intervention strategies, and environmental supports.
- Collaborate with staff to develop visual supports, reinforcement systems, functional communication tools, and other behavioral resources.
- Support consistent implementation of MAC's prevention-focused, relationship-based, and evidence-based behavioral philosophy across programs.

Required Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

- Master's degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field meeting BCBA certification requirements.
- Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing.
- Minimum of three years of direct experience working with children and young adults with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or complex behavioral support needs.
- Demonstrated experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), developing and monitoring Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and using behavioral data to guide interventions.
- Experience supporting individuals with complex behaviors, including aggression, self-injury, elopement, property destruction, and significant behavioral dysregulation.
- Working knowledge of evidence-based behavioral practices, including ABA, PBIS, functional communication, positive reinforcement, proactive supports, and de-escalation strategies.
- Experience coaching, modeling behavioral interventions, and training educational staff preferred.
- Experience working in special education, nonpublic schools, or other educational settings preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in MAC-approved crisis prevention and intervention procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities ​​​​​​​

- Ability to effectively coach and empower staff through hands-on modeling, constructive feedback, and collaboration.
- ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Strong understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), positive behavior supports, and evidence-based behavioral interventions.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills that foster trust, respect, and positive interactions with students, staff, and families.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, resilient, and effective during behavioral crises and challenging situations.
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to develop practical, individualized behavioral strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain and demonstrate behavioral strategies.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and data analysis skills to guide clinical decisions and monitor student progress.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing classroom needs, with the ability to translate clinical recommendations into practical, sustainable interventions.
- Commitment to compassionate, ethical, and person-centered practices that respect student dignity, autonomy, communication, and independence.
- Commitment to MAC's prevention-focused, relationship-based, and hands-off behavioral philosophy, mission, and core values of Teamwork, Love, and Respect .

Physical Demands

- Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach, bend, kneel, crouch and move throughout classroom and campus environments.
- Must be able to respond quickly and safely to student elopement or other situations requiring immediate behavioral support. May require running.
- Must possess the physical stamina necessary to work directly with students who may demonstrate significant behavioral challenges.
- Must be able to safely lift, push, pull and/or move materials weighing up to 40–50 pounds when necessary.
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of company-approved crisis prevention and safety procedures, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary and Position Classification

- $80,000 - $120,000 Annual (DOE)
- Non-Exempt Position
- Full-Time

Benefits

- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision (Employee portion paid 100% by Morgan Autism Center)
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
- Retirement 403a & 403b
- Holiday Bonus

Schedule

- On Campus Hours: Monday thru Friday (8:15 AM - 4:00 PM). Some after work hours may be required
- 210 Working days 
- View Work Calendar HERE (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eWB5TQwFI5kupJgSTjTf4Xng4kiezm_z/view?usp=drive_link)
Location
In-person

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Morgan Autism Center’s intent to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, genetic characteristics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, or other protected class status as defined by applicable law. This policy covers all employment matters, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, placement, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, training and compensation.

DEI Statement

It is Morgan Autism Center’s intent to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, genetic characteristics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, or other protected class status as defined by applicable law. This policy covers all employment matters, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, placement, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, training and compensation.