ABA Instructor (ABAI)
Community Autism Services | Full-Time, School-Based | Athens, Alabama
A leadership-level ABA role for an experienced clinician ready to lead a high-impact caseload, mentor a team, and make a lasting difference in the classroom.
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Competitive hourly pay, $50–$65/hour, based on experience and credentials
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A high-impact caseload sized to allow real depth of clinical attention
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Meaningful autonomy — contribute directly to plan design, staff coaching, and programming decisions
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Supervise and mentor Behavior Technicians (BTs), with real opportunity to lead
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Close collaboration with your supervising BCBA and school-based team
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Built-in, accessible supervision hours for those pursuing BCBA certification
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Ongoing mentorship, training, and career development within a growing national organization
Keep reading to see how this role is built for experienced clinicians ready to lead.
At Community Autism Services (CAS), a division of The Stepping Stones Group, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in their school and community. Our school-based teams partner directly with districts to bring evidence-based, assent-centered Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) into classrooms — coaching educators, building student skills, and making a measurable difference every single day.
We invest in our clinicians because we know that well-supported, well-led teams produce the best outcomes for the students and families we serve. This role is designed for someone ready to step into a leadership position in school-based ABA — not just implement, but model, coach, and elevate the team around them.
What working as a Senior ABA Instructor at CAS looks like:
Compensation & Recognition
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Competitive hourly pay, $50–$65/hour, commensurate with experience and credentials
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Ongoing professional development and continuing education support
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A clear path toward BCBA certification, with accessible unrestricted supervision hours
Clinical Support & Mentorship
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Close, hands-on collaboration with your supervising BCBA
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Real input into programming decisions and plan development, not just implementation
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A supportive clinical team culture — never siloed work
Schedule & Structure
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Full-time, school-based placement in Athens City, Alabama
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A high-impact caseload with meaningful variety across daily school routines
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Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license required
Growth Path
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Structured mentorship for those pursuing BCaBA or BCBA credentials
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Ongoing training and career development within a growing national organization
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Opportunity to expand into broader clinical leadership as CAS grows
We're looking for an experienced, seasoned ABA professional to take on a high-impact caseload in a full-time, school-based role in Athens, Alabama. This role calls for someone who has already led teams, written and adjusted behavior and skill-acquisition plans, and knows how to build strong working relationships with school staff — someone who can walk into a classroom, read the room, and lead with confidence and warmth.
You'll work under the clinical direction of a supervising BCBA, but you'll operate with real autonomy: supervising Behavior Technicians (BTs), contributing directly to programming decisions, and serving as the day-to-day clinical anchor for your caseload. This is a role for someone who brings both strong technical skill and a genuinely positive, steady presence — the kind of person who keeps a room calm and a team motivated even on hard days.
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Serve as the lead clinical presence for your caseload, writing, adjusting, and overseeing implementation of individualized programming under BCBA supervision
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Supervise, train, and provide ongoing feedback to Behavior Technicians (BTs) supporting your caseload
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Design and refine skill-acquisition and behavior support plans in partnership with your supervising BCBA
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Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with teachers, administrators, and school-based teams
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Oversee data collection, progress monitoring, and graphical reporting tied to IEP goals
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Participate in IEP meetings and contribute directly to student planning and outcomes
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Maintain clear, professional communication with families, school staff, and CAS leadership
Implementation Fidelity: instructional and behavior plans implemented with
- 80% fidelity, as measured by supervisor evaluations and implementation checklists
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Staff Development: BTs receive documented training and feedback monthly, with measurable improvement in implementation fidelity
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Student Outcomes: measurable progress toward IEP goals, based on CAS data tracking systems
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Documentation & Compliance: 100% of assigned documentation, plans, and training logs completed accurately and on time
Education: Master's degree in behavior analysis, education, psychology, or related field required, OR active BCaBA certification
Experience: Significant prior experience in ABA service delivery, including experience supervising or managing staff and independently writing or revising behavior and skill-acquisition plans
Setting: Prior experience in a school-based or comparable structured setting strongly preferred
Approach: A positive, steady, can-do attitude — someone who leads by example and brings calm confidence to complex situations
Skills: Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills; comfortable working closely and collaboratively with school staff
Logistics: Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required
Together, we are transforming the lives of children and families, improving the quality of therapeutic and behavioral services, and joining with like-minded therapists, clinicians, and educators to have a greater impact in our communities.
Community Autism Services (CAS), a division of The Stepping Stones Group, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other protected status.
