BCBA Fieldwork Supervisor at Children's Institute
Job Description
DUTIES
SUMMARY
The BCBA Fieldwork Supervisor provides fieldwork supervision and documentation oversight for BCBA and RBT candidates, compliant with Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) supervision requirements. Supports the professional development and certification progress of assigned candidates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Operate as an hourly contractor with variable hours based on program needs.
- Provide in-person supervision to assigned BCBA and RBT candidates in accordance with BACB requirements.
- Observe candidates in classroom and home-based early childhood education settings and provide structured feedback.
- Document and maintain accurate records of certified supervision hours, supervision activities, competencies, and progress as required.
- Ensure candidates meet all BACB-required supervision elements, including appropriate task list coverage and ethics components.
- Provide performance feedback and mentorship to support the development of professional competencies in ABA.
- Participate in meetings or check-ins related to fieldwork progress and supervision quality.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in psychology, education, behavior analysis, or a related field required
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 1 year of experience providing fieldwork supervision to BCBA and/or RBT candidates
- Minimum 2 years of experience delivering behavior support services to children with developmental or behavioral needs, preferably in early childhood education or home-based settings
- Prior experience working with underserved or culturally diverse populations preferred
- Knowledge of BACB supervision standards and documentation requirements
- Ability to observe and assess candidate competencies and provide structured, objective feedback
- Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to coordinate with supervisees with varying schedules
- Familiarity with trauma-informed practices in early learning environments
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for feedback, documentation, and collaboration with program staff
- Ability to work independently and on-site across multiple ECE program locations
- Sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Must hold an Active certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Microsoft Office programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
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