Clinical Director (BCBA) Private Special Education

Clinical Director – BCBA – ABA – Special Education

United Staffing Solutions, a leader in the staffing industry, is seeking an experienced Clinical Director (BCBA) to join a private special education school in Lower Manhattan, NYC. The school serves children on the autism spectrum and those with other developmental and learning differences, providing individualized academic instruction, therapeutic services, and behavioral support in small classroom settings. The school operates a 12-month, year-round educational program.

The ideal candidate will be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with strong clinical expertise, proven leadership abilities, and experience overseeing ABA programming in a school-based setting.

Salary: $125,000–$160,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Location: Downtown Manhattan, NYC – easily accessible by the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, C, J, Z, R, and W trains.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Program: 12-Month, Year-Round

Responsibilities for the Clinical Director:

• Overseeing clinical operations, ABA programming, and individualized behavioral interventions throughout the school.
• Providing clinical leadership, supervision, training, and mentorship to staff.
• Conducting and overseeing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and behavioral support strategies.
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, school psychologists, and administrators to integrate ABA strategies into classroom instruction.
• Monitoring student progress, analyzing behavioral data, and adjusting interventions to support educational and developmental goals.
• Supporting the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Providing guidance on classroom behavior management, positive behavioral supports, and crisis intervention.
• Consulting with families and providing parent education and training.
• Ensuring clinical programming follows evidence-based practices and professional standards.

Requirements for the Clinical Director:

• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.
• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in ABA programming, behavioral assessments, and intervention planning.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or clinical management experience.
• Experience working with children on the autism spectrum and those with developmental or learning differences.
• Strong knowledge of special education, IEPs, and school-based behavioral interventions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and team leadership skills.
• Previous experience in a special education school or similar educational setting strongly preferred.
• New York State Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) preferred.

Take the Next Step in Your Clinical Leadership Career!

If you’re an experienced BCBA ready to take your leadership career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply today for the opportunity to lead impactful behavioral programming, mentor a dedicated team, and make a lasting difference in the lives of students and their families.

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