School BCBA Job Guide

What districts expect, how to stand out, and the exact artifacts that prove systems-level impact in schools.

Role Expectations

  • Lead FBAs and implement function-based BIPs that integrate classroom realities.
  • Align supports to MTSS/PBIS; build tiered flow from universal → targeted → intensive.
  • Coach teachers and paras; document coaching cycles with clear goals and fidelity checks.
  • Write measurable IEP behavior goals (90–100% mastery) and show progress monitoring.
  • Build sustainable systems: data collection, staff training, and crisis plan alignment.

Portfolio Artifacts to Bring

  • 90‑day systems plan for a typical district (tiered supports, training cadence, metrics).
  • Sample BIP with clear function statement, prevention/teaching/consequence, and data plan.
  • IEP goal samples and a goal quality checklist report.
  • Coaching cycle template (goal → model → practice → feedback → fidelity).
  • Progress dashboard example (even a simple spreadsheet with charted trends works).

Interview Questions (Be Ready)

  • “Walk us through a complex FBA and how you translated it into a feasible BIP.”
  • “How do you align your work with PBIS/MTSS without diluting function-based support?”
  • “Show how you coach a new teacher through a challenging routine.”
  • “How do you write and monitor behavior goals that are measurable and achievable?”
  • “What does your 90‑day plan look like for a new district?”

Resume Keywords That Map to District Filters

Add keywords naturally in bullets and project summaries:

  • MTSS, PBIS, IEP goals, progress monitoring, FBA/BIP, staff coaching, fidelity, data systems
  • De‑escalation, classroom routines, replacement skills, social validity, crisis planning

Practical Prep

  • Use the IEP Goal Writer to prepare goal samples.
  • Run your drafts through the Goal Quality Checker.
  • Assemble a one‑pager: your philosophy, systems map, and 90‑day plan highlights.

Job Guide FAQ

What artifacts should I bring to a School BCBA interview?

Bring a 90‑day systems plan, a sample BIP, IEP goal samples with progress monitoring, and a coaching cycle template with fidelity checks.

How should I prepare for district interview questions?

Prepare examples that demonstrate MTSS/PBIS alignment, feasible function‑based interventions, teacher coaching plans, and measurable IEP goals (90–100% mastery).

What resume keywords matter for School BCBA roles?

Include MTSS, PBIS, IEP goals, progress monitoring, FBA/BIP, staff coaching, fidelity, and data systems where they genuinely apply.