ABA Specialist - BCBA Candidate

Job DetailsJob Location: Springfield, MO 65807Salary Range: $50,400.00 Salary

ABA Specialist - (PLBA)

Pay: $50,400-$55,646 per year, based on relevant experience
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday; client sessions are scheduled between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Training: Daytime availability is required during the first 1-2 weeks for initial training

Build Your BCBA Career with Proven Support

The Arc of the Ozarks is hiring an ABA Specialist who is actively working toward BCBA certification and Missouri behavior analyst licensure.

This role provides hands-on experience developing behavior support plans, analyzing data, training caregivers, and supporting meaningful skill development under the guidance of Board Certified Behavior Analysts.

Individuals who completed supervised fieldwork at The Arc have achieved an 88% first-time pass rate and a 96% overall pass rate on the BCBA examination. By comparison, the national first-time BCBA examination pass rate was 51% in 2025.

You will gain practical experience, individualized feedback, and professional support while completing supervised fieldwork and preparing for the next step in your behavior analysis career.

Why Join The Arc of the Ozarks?

The Arc offers meaningful work, professional development, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Benefits and opportunities include:

Starting salary of $50,400-$55,646, based on relevant experience

BCBA supervision and opportunities to accrue supervised fieldwork hours

Paid initial and ongoing training

Monday-Friday schedule

Potential for annual wage increases

Retirement plan with employer match up to 4% after one year

Opportunities for advancement within the organization

A collaborative team of behavior analysts and support professionals

Meaningful work helping individuals build skills and increase independence

Position-related training may include CPR and First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paraclete, Level One Med Aide, and other required certifications.

What You Will Do

As an ABA Specialist, you will work with clients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary support teams to develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior programming.

Responsibilities include:

Develop clear behavior goals and measurable objectives for each client

Collect data related to client behavior, caregiver interactions, and environmental factors

Create behavior support plans, skill-acquisition programs, treatment checklists, and data-collection tools

Train caregivers and team members to implement programming accurately and consistently

Use Microsoft Excel to graph and analyze behavioral data

Review data and make data-informed treatment recommendations

Provide monthly updates, including graphs and written summaries, to client teams

Modify programming based on client progress, team feedback, and direct observation

Support skill generalization and the gradual fading of supports across environments

Participate in team meetings, client meetings, and ABA training

Peer-review behavior programming and contribute to high-quality interventions across the department

Apply feedback from supervising BCBAs while progressing toward certification and licensure

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

At least one year of professional experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disorders

Current enrollment in an accredited master's program specializing in behavior analysis, education, psychology, or a related field

Completion of a BACB-approved course sequence

Eligibility to accrue supervised fieldwork hours toward BCBA certification

Active pursuit of BCBA certification

Provisional Missouri Behavior Analyst licensure

Completion of the 40-hour RBT training

Eligibility to complete the RBT initial competency assessment before starting

Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and data-analysis skills

Ability to work a full-time Monday-Friday schedule, with sessions occurring between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Daytime availability during the first 1-2 weeks of employment for initial training

About The Arc of the Ozarks

The Arc of the Ozarks supports individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives. Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and committed to helping people build skills, increase independence, and live meaningful lives in their communities.

Ready to Apply?

Apply today to join The Arc of the Ozarks as an ABA Specialist and continue building your career toward BCBA certification.

Questions? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team:

Call: 417-771-3700
Email: [email protected]

Please include your name and the position and location you are interested in.