Sr. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) / Program Mgr - Early Childhood Ed Program at Easterseals in Sylvan Hills - Atlanta, GA 30310

Job description

• Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst, BCBA - Program Manager
• (Day Hours - No Nights or Weekends)
• Easterseals North Georgia is seeking a strong, clinically grounded Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support the expansion and ongoing development of an inclusion-focused ABA program at our Sylvan Hills center.
• This is a unique opportunity to support the continued development and refinement of an ABA model, where services are delivered primarily within early childhood classrooms (ages 2–5), with clinic space used as needed to support individualized skill development.
• The BCBA will play a critical role in supporting the launch and long-term success of the program through:
• establishing clinical and operational systems
• supporting a team of RBTs
• collaborating closely with teachers and Early Education staff
• ensuring high-quality, developmentally appropriate programming for young learners
• experienced in classroom and/or clinic-based services
• comfortable working in dynamic, collaborative, team-based environments
• excited to help build a program that prioritizes inclusion, consistency, and collaboration
• interested in or experienced with mentoring and supporting other clinical staff
• This role will serve as the lead clinical presence, responsible for supporting the launch, stabilization and ongoing development of the program.
• This is a foundational role with the opportunity to grow alongside the program as the program expand.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight for a team of RBTs delivering services in both classroom and clinic settings
• Design and implement individualized treatment plans grounded in developmental milestones and evidence-based practices
• Conduct assessments, analyze data, and adjust programming to support skill acquisition and behavior reduction
• Ability to support children during moments of dysregulation using safe, developmentally appropriate strategies
• Support and train RBTs using Behavior Skills Training (BST) and ongoing supervision
• Collaborate closely with teachers, center leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure alignment and integration of services
• Provide caregiver coaching and support to promote generalization across environments
• Help establish and maintain clinical and operational systems for the Sylvan Hills program
• Ensure services are delivered in alignment with ethical guidelines and organizational standards
• Support the supervision and development of BCBAs and clinical staff as the program expands
• Contribute to program evaluation, outcome tracking, and grant reporting efforts aligned with organizational and funder requirements

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, education, or a related field
• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• Active Georgia LBA or proof of submitted application prior to start date required
• 3–5+ years of BCBA experience
• Strong experience working with early learners (ages 2–5)
• Experience in clinic or classroom-based settings
• Experience designing treatment goals based on child development and developmental milestones
• Expertise in the implementation and oversight of comprehensive and focused ABA programming
• Experience supervising and training behavior technicians
• Experience providing services in naturalistic and/or classroom-based environments
• Ability to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary, classroom-based settings
• CentralReach experience
• Experience working within early childhood education or Head Start settings
• Strong team-building skills and experience using BST to develop staff
• Certified in crisis prevention/intervention approaches (e.g. MCPP, CPI QBS or similar)
• Familiarity with safety protocols in early childhood or school-based settings
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Skills

Required

• Clinical oversight
• Individualized treatment planning
• Conducting assessments and data analysis
• Behavior reduction strategies
• Supervision and training of RBTs
• Caregiver coaching
• Program evaluation and outcome tracking
• Ethical guidelines adherence

Preferred

• CentralReach experience
• Team-building skills
• Familiarity with safety protocols
• CPR and First Aid certification

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and education
• Consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule (typically 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; no evenings or weekends)
• Manageable caseloads aligned with early intervention model
• Access to CEU training library
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off package (up to 6 weeks annually, inclusive of holidays and organizational closures)