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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Location: Athens, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience

Join New Story Schools (NSS), a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students’ lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially. 

At the heart of our work are our core values — integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support — which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.

Why Join Us?

• Full-Time, School Based Opportunity - no billable hours.
• Salary- Based on education and experience.
  Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
• Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
• Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
• Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
• Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.

Your Role as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

• Assess Behavioral Strengths and Needs – Assess initial and ongoing behavioral strengths and needs of students per school assessment protocols and timelines.
• Crisis Intervention – Utilize non-violent crisis intervention techniques and physically assist.
• IEP and Team Meetings – Attend and participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and other meetings.
• Service Provision and Monitoring – Provide, and monitor services as stated in the student’s IEP.
• Behavior Goal Development – Develop behavior goals for the IEP and Positive Behavior Support Plan.
• Behavior Plan Revisions and Oversight – Revise and oversee the implementation of student behavior plans as necessary.
• Functional Behavioral Assessment – Conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment for students, as needed.
• Data Collection System – Develop a system of data collection for staff to support interventions and change.
• Individualized Behavior Plans – Develop and implement individualized behavior plans that reflect the individual needs of the student and the dynamics of the school setting.
• FBA Analysis and Behavior Plan Development – Analyze FBA & data sheets and develop individualized behavior intervention plans using data and input from others involved with the student.
• Behavior Data Analysis – Collect and graph behavior data recorded by school staff for analysis in Positive Behavior Support Plan effectiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education, Psychology, or Applied Behavior Analysis and current enrollment in a company approved BCBA program; or Master’s degree in education, Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis and completion of coursework required for BCBA certification; or Master’s degree in related field and BCaBA certification.
• Two years’ experience working with children in the implementation of therapeutic skills acquisition and behavior change protocols.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

At New Story Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!

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