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About the Role

As a Preschool Behavior Analyst at Anderson Center for Autism, you'll play a critical role in supporting classrooms, coaching educators, and implementing evidence-based practices that help young learners build communication, social, academic, adaptive, and behavioral skills. You will help create classroom environments where children can thrive while ensuring staff have the tools, training, and confidence needed to deliver exceptional instruction. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinical leader who values collaboration, mentorship, innovation, and data-informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

Partner with Teachers and educational leadership to develop, implement, and maintain evidence-based classroom systems, positive behavior support strategies, and instructional programming.
Conduct ongoing classroom observations, assessments, and data analyses to evaluate student progress and identify learning needs.
Help develop IEP-aligned instructional strategies, individualized learning programs, and classroom supports.
Serve as a coach and mentor to Teachers and classroom teams by providing training and feedback in evidence-based practices.
Utilize Behavior Skills Training (BST) methodologies to ensure staff achieve and maintain competency in instructional techniques and behavior support procedures.
Administer, analyze, and interpret assessment data to guide educational and behavioral decision-making.
Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of behavior intervention strategies, including functional behavior assessment processes.
Collaborate with Teachers, therapists, educational leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated services.
Provide leadership in staff development, performance management, and professional growth initiatives.
Support program quality, regulatory compliance, and instructional fidelity.
Stay current with emerging research and best practices in applied behavior analysis and early childhood special education.

Requirements

A passion for helping young children with autism and developmental disabilities reach their fullest potential.
Strong clinical and educational leadership skills.
A commitment to evidence-based practice and ethical decision-making.
Exceptional communication, coaching, and mentorship abilities.
The ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into practical educational strategies.
A collaborative mindset and appreciation for interdisciplinary teamwork.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
Adaptability, creativity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
A dedication to supporting both student success and staff development.
Unwavering commitment to Anderson's mission and Quality of Life philosophy.
Obtain and maintain qualifications in all agency-required health, safety, and crisis intervention procedures.
Be capable of assisting with all components of the agency's crisis intervention procedures when necessary.
Assist occupants in the orderly evacuation of facilities during emergencies.
Complete all required agency training and professional development activities.
Maintain all required medical clearances, background checks, fingerprint clearances, and regulatory requirements.
Adhere to ethical and professional standards at all times.
Comply with agency policies, educational requirements, and organizational expectations.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis
Special Education
Psychology
Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
VB-MAPP
Instructional Design
Behavior Support Systems
Educational Best Practices
Training
Mentoring
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Analytical Skills
Interpersonal Communication

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Experience working with preschool-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Experience administering and interpreting VB-MAPP and similar assessment tools.

Education Level

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field required.
Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing or active pursuit of BCBA certification with eligibility to sit for the examination.
New York State Certification in Students with Disabilities Birth–Grade 2 preferred.

Salary/Compensations

$69,120.00 - $74,320.00

Benefits

Follows Academic Calendar with paid time off and recess days (Winter & Spring Break, school holidays. etc)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Wellness program
Ongoing professional development
Discounted tuition at select colleges/universities
Scholarship program for those seeking educational experiences aligned with the role (*restrictions apply)
Invitations to staff appreciation events and experiences

About the Company

Anderson Center for Autism is an award-winning, evidence-based educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training program founded over 100 years ago.
Our programs have successfully optimized the quality of life for individuals with autism for decades.
We work every day to cultivate a broader culture of acceptance in society.
We are known for our legacy of compassion throughout the country and around the world.

Equal Opportunity

Our organization is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist.
Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups.
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE