Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst Pay Range: 68-78/hour Job Description: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) | Lakewood Washington | School-Based Opportunities Ampersand Therapy is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support students across educational settings in Lakewood Washington. In this role, you will provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. You’ll collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to create meaningful, evidence-based supports that promote student success. We are a women- and therapist-founded company working to elevate the employment experience for school-based professionals. Join a supportive team and make a lasting difference in the lives of students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. Job Highlights Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Setting: School-based and educational environments Location: Lakewood Washington Collaborative role supporting students, staff, and families Opportunities to supervise RBTs, paraeducators, and behavior technicians Responsibilities Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) in accordance with applicable state, district, and professional guidelines Develop evidence-based Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) aligned with student IEPs and educational goals Design ABA-based programs targeting communication, adaptive skills, social-emotional development, and positive behavior Train, coach, and supervise RBTs, paraeducators, and behavior technicians Support staff in implementing behavior plans with consistency and fidelity Establish data-collection systems, analyze student progress, and adjust interventions based on outcomes Collaborate with teachers, school psychologists, SLPs, OTs, administrators, families, and other members of the educational team Participate in IEP meetings, consultations, and multidisciplinary planning Maintain accurate assessments, progress reports, treatment documentation, and supervision records Follow the BACB Ethics Code and all applicable state, district, and agency policies Qualifications Active BCBA certification in good standing Experience conducting FBAs and developing ABA-based behavior interventions Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and documentation skills Ability to work effectively across diverse school environments and student populations Ability to meet applicable Washington State and school-district requirements Preferred Qualifications Experience working in Washington public schools or early-intervention programs Familiarity with Washington State IEP processes and multi-tiered systems of support Previous experience supervising RBTs, paraeducators, or behavior technicians Experience supporting students with autism, developmental disabilities, or significant behavioral needs Why Join Us? Ampersand Therapy offers a supportive, transparent employment experience designed with school-based professionals in mind. Benefits may include: Competitive compensation W-2 employment Healthcare benefits for qualifying employees 401(k) with company match Professional liability insurance Reimbursement for licensure, continuing education, and other professional expenses Mileage reimbursement when applicable Dedicated support from a team that understands school-based services Ampersand Therapy is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run. We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!