Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Job Details

Starting Date:To Be Determined

Job Description

SUMMARY

In general direction, incumbent is a school professional designated to work with school teams for behavioral and instructional support to maximize student achievement and social emotional growth. The role of the behavior specialist is to affect behavior change and provide systemic training, support, and oversight in the implementation of behavior strategies and intervention plans.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Valid Arizona teaching certificate

Completion of a BCBA approved course sequence in applied behavior analysis.

Recent graduate of an ABA Masters or BCBA certificate program with an exam test date within three months of application

BCBA or BCaBA required

Five years experience with school age children.

Two years working with students with behavioral needs.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Arizona special education teaching certificate

Board Certification through the Board Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education or related field

Teaching experience in general education and special education classrooms

Two years of experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Bloodborne Pathogens Training provided by the Risk Management Department. Training refresher yearly during the course of employment.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION: Exceptional Education Department - Sites Vary

FTE : 1.0 - 7.5 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District.

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Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Dr. Sabrina Salmon , Sr. Director of Exceptional Education
• Exceptional Education
• Phone: 520-225-6610
• Email: tania.pulido@tusd1.org