DIVISION: Academy

REPORTS TO: Lead Clinician  

SUPERVISES: None 

EXEMPTION STATUS:  Exempt 

POSITION SUMMARY: At BHA Academy, Behavior Specialists are essential leaders in advancing our mission: empowering individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral needs to achieve academic, social, and emotional success. Grounded in our Core Values—Compassion with Purpose, Structure Builds Safety, Professionalism in Every Moment, Positivity Drives Progress, Education is Empowerment, Consistency Creates Change, Reunification is Our Mission, and Advocacy Through Action. BCBAs design and implement evidence-based behavioral programming that changes lives.

BHA Academy Behavior Specialists collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to ensure that behavioral supports, instructional strategies, and data-driven interventions align with each individual’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and functional behavior needs. They lead through example—coaching staff, empowering teams, and ensuring fidelity of implementation across all environments.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including maintaining continuous alertness, providing direct supervision, driving individuals served as required, and administering medications as trained

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education & Experience:

· Enrolled in master’s level coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Psychology, or related field, or a bachelor’s in the related field above, and 7 years of related work experience. 

· Master’s degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Psychology, or related field preferred.

· Minimum 5 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral disorders (school experience strongly preferred) (7 years with a bachelor's degree). 

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organizational and time management proficiency.
• Emotional resilience and professionalism in high-pressure situations.
• Strong knowledge of IDEA, IEP processes, behavior plan development, and data-based decision-making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data collection systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and ethical professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compassion with Purpose

· Approach each individual with empathy and high expectations, understanding the story behind the behavior.

· Assist teachers in creating trauma-informed, individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) rooted in dignity and positive support.

· Model compassionate leadership, maintaining calm and supportive engagement during crisis or escalation.

Structure Builds Safety

· Establish predictable, consistent systems of support that foster individual regulation and staff confidence.

· Conduct Behavior Assessments and develop proactive strategies aligned with the Academy’s structured learning model.

· Train staff to maintain consistent routines, reinforcement systems, and environmental structures that support safety and learning.

· Document history, assessments, and interventions to reflect a comprehensive and integrated approach to patient care.

Professionalism in Every Moment 

· Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards in all interactions.

· Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to staff implementing PBIS based supports.

· Participate actively in IEP meetings, family consultations, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Positivity Drives Progress

• Foster a culture of optimism, resilience, and solution-oriented teamwork.
• Recognize and celebrate growth—both in individuals and staff—through data, reflection, and shared learning.
• Maintain flexibility and a positive outlook when navigating challenges or change.

Education is Empowerment 

· Integrate behavioral supports with academic instruction to promote individual independence and engagement.

· Train teachers and paraprofessionals in evidence-based strategies, prompting hierarchies, and reinforcement systems.

· Use data collection and analysis to inform instruction, measure IEP progress, and adjust interventions.

· Participate in ongoing professional development to refine clinical and educational expertise.

Consistency Creates Change 

· Maintain fidelity of all implemented behavioral interventions through regular observations, feedback, and data review.

· Lead crisis response and de-escalation efforts with calm consistency, ensuring safety and learning recovery through modeling and coaching to BHA staff.

· Ensure that all individual programming aligns with BHA protocols and state regulations.

Reunification is Our Mission

· Design interventions that promote long-term individual success and transition to less restrictive environments.

· Collaborate with public schools, families, and external partners to support reintegration goals.

· Document individual outcomes and progress toward reunification benchmarks.

Advocacy Through Action 

· Champion the rights, dignity, and inclusion of every individual.

· Provide family training and support to enhance consistency across home and school environments.

· Serve as a clinical advocate in IEP meetings and cross-agency collaborations, ensuring equitable access to supports.

Other Duties 

· Perform other duties and special projects to support Academy and organizational initiatives as assigned.

· Conduct staff training, supervision, and performance evaluations as assigned.

· Participate in on-call rotations for behavioral crisis response.

· Complete all documentation, billing, and reporting requirements in accordance with BHA and regulatory guidelines.

· Uphold BHA’s mission and values in all work performed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BHA Academy Core Values

Compassion with Purpose 

Structure Builds Safety

Professionalism in Every Moment 

Positivity Drives Progress 

Education is Empowerment 

Consistency Creates Change 

Reunification is Our Mission 

 Advocacy Through Action 

Additional Conditions and Expectations:

• Employees must maintain professional conduct and emotional regulation at all times, even during crisis events or when exposed to aggressive or unsafe behaviors.
• Employees must adhere to all BHA safety protocols, behavior support plans, and de-escalation procedures, following the direction of supervisors and clinical staff.
• Employees must remain physically and mentally alert throughout the workday to ensure continuous supervision of individuals. Sleeping or inattention during supervision is prohibited.
• Employees must maintain confidentiality, respect, and dignity toward all individuals, families, and colleagues, regardless of behavioral presentation.
• Work hours may vary depending on individual needs, program requirements, and emergency situations.

Fitness for Duty / Medical Evaluation (Job-Related):
BHA may require a job-related fitness-for-duty evaluation consistent with applicable law when there is a reasonable concern that an employee may be unable to safely perform the essential functions of the role (including driving, medication administration, crisis response, and continuous supervision), or as part of return-to-work clearance following certain leaves or incidents.

ACCESS TO PHI: The employee may have access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees must always protect the confidentiality of all client information. This includes adhering to all BHA policies and all applicable state and federal regulations regarding Protected Health Information (PHI). Sharing, discussing, or disclosing PHI in any form—verbal, written, electronic, or visual—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly authorized and required for job duties.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT: Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination based on their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted so as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

ADA STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

ACCOUNTABILITY/IMPACT (Degree of answerability for actions, consequences of errors in judgment, and legal liabilities): Errors in judgment or mistakes could cost the organization loss of revenue, loss of clients, and/or negatively impact KCBHH’s reputation.

SCHEDULE

Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30p

This is an onsite position.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• OnDemand Pay (access your pay when you need it)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Additional $100 monthly wellness benefit after 90 days
• Referral bonuses and more!

Starting Pay: Our compensation is competitive within the market. The starting salary for this position begins at $62,099.11 annually, with your final offer based on a combination of your education, relevant experience, and overall qualifications