A Behavior Analyst is a mental health professional focusing on applied behavior analysis. Usually requires a certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Othello School District is seeking a collaborative, student-centered Board
Certified Behavior Analyst to support students, families, and school teams
across the district. The School-Based BCBA will provide behavior consultation, assessment, intervention planning, staff coaching, and professional development. The successful candidate will help school teams understand the purpose of student behavior, implement evidence-based supports, strengthen student independence, and increase access to inclusive educational environments. This position works collaboratively with general education teachers, special education teachers, paraeducators, school psychologists, related-service providers, administrators, students, and families.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and assist teams in developing Behavior Intervention plans.
Collect, analyze, and interpret behavior data to guide educational decisions.
Observe students across classrooms, programs, and unstructured school settings.
Develop practical, evidence-based behavior supports that can be implemented successfully in school environments.
Provide consultation and coaching to teachers, paraeducators, administrators, and other school staff.
Model behavior-support strategies and provide feedback regarding implementation fidelity.
Support IEP teams in developing measurable behavior, social-emotional, adaptive, communication, and independence goals.
Participate in IEP, MTSS, manifestation determination, safety-planning, and problem-solving meetings as appropriate,
Assist teams in selecting proactive, positive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive interventions.
Support the development of strategies that reduce student dependence on adult assistance and increase independence.
Collaborate with families and outside providers, when appropriate, to support consistency across environments.
Provide district and building-level professional development on behavior, de-escalation, data collection, reinforcement, prompting, and intervention fidelity.
Assist teams in reviewing patterns of behavior, discipline, restraint, isolation, and crisis-response data.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
Support compliance with student IEPs, IDEA, Section 504, district policies, and applicable Washington requirements.
Supervise behavior technicians or other assigned staff when applicable and permitted by credentialing requirements.
Perform other duties related to student behavior support as assigned.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in behavior analysis, education, psychology, special education, or a related field.
Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Current Washington State Licensed Behavior Analyst credential, or ability to obtain the credential before beginning employment.
Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing Behavior Intervention Plans. Knowledge of applied behavior analysis, positive behavior supports, data collection, progress monitoring, and intervention fidelity.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with students, families, educators, administrators, and community providers. Ability to pass all required background checks and meet district employment requirements.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working as a BCBA in a public-school setting.
Experience supporting students with autism, intellectual disabilities, communication needs, emotional or behavioral disabilities, and other complex learning needs.
Knowledge of
IDEA, IEP
development, Section 504, MTSS, discipline procedures, manifestation determinations, and least restrictive environment requirements.
Experience providing coaching and professional development to teachers and paraeducators.
Experience supporting inclusive practices and increasing student independence.
Training in trauma-informed practices, crisis prevention, de-escalation, and culturally responsive behavior support.
Experience supervising behavior technicians or other behavior-support personnel.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.
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DESIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
The successful candidate will:
View behavior as communication.
Maintain student dignity and confidentiality.
Focus on prevention and skill development rather than punishment.
Develop supports that are practical for school staff to implement.
Build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
Respond calmly and effectively in challenging situations.
Use data while considering the whole student and their educational environment.
Value collaboration, inclusion, and student independence.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physically able to occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25)pounds.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, crawl, and grasp as required to successfully perform all duties and requirements. Ability to focus (adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus), clear vision at twenty (20) inches or less, and clear vision at twenty (20) feet or more. Must be able to work in heat and cold (outside seasonal temperatures.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Starting Date:
2026-2027 School Year (182 total contracted days)
Salary:
$66,897 - $128,954 annual salary. Based on education and experience, Per
OEA CBA - 2026-2027
Salary Schedule Retirement:
Pension through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
Benefits:
Follow this link, which will include all available benefits for this position
CLEARANCES
Criminal Justice fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
Othello Education Association (OEA)
The Othello School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
For information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, please reach out to the
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator:
Sandra Villarreal, 1025 S. 1st Ave, (509)488-2659, svillarreal@othelloschools.org; and/or 504/
ADA Coordinator:
Heidi Wagner, 1025 S 1st Ave, (509) 488-2659, hwagner@othelloschools.org.
Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html El Distrito Escolar de Othello no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos de jóvenes designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de presunta discriminación:
Para obtener información sobre las políticas de no discriminación y discriminación por sexo y los procedimientos de quejas, y cómo informar una inquietud o queja, comuníquese con la Coordinadora de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora del Título
Heidi Wagner, 1025 S. 1st Ave, (509) 488-2659, hwagner@othelloschools.org.
Las consultas sobre el Título IX también pueden dirigirse al Departamento de Educación de los EE. UU., Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html
