Pay: $50,400-$55,646 per year, based on relevant experience
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday; client sessions are scheduled between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Training: Daytime availability is required during the first 1-2 weeks for initial training
The Arc of the Ozarks is hiring an ABA Specialist who is actively working toward BCBA certification and Missouri behavior analyst licensure.
This role provides hands-on experience developing behavior support plans, analyzing data, training caregivers, and supporting meaningful skill development under the guidance of Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
Individuals who completed supervised fieldwork at The Arc have achieved an 88% first-time pass rate and a 96% overall pass rate on the BCBA examination. By comparison, the national first-time BCBA examination pass rate was 51% in 2025.
You will gain practical experience, individualized feedback, and professional support while completing supervised fieldwork and preparing for the next step in your behavior analysis career.
The Arc offers meaningful work, professional development, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Benefits and opportunities include:
Starting salary of $50,400-$55,646, based on relevant experience
BCBA supervision and opportunities to accrue supervised fieldwork hours
Paid initial and ongoing training
Monday-Friday schedule
Potential for annual wage increases
Retirement plan with employer match up to 4% after one year
Opportunities for advancement within the organization
A collaborative team of behavior analysts and support professionals
Meaningful work helping individuals build skills and increase independence
Position-related training may include CPR and First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paraclete, Level One Med Aide, and other required certifications.
As an ABA Specialist, you will work with clients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary support teams to develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior programming.
Responsibilities include:
Develop clear behavior goals and measurable objectives for each client
Collect data related to client behavior, caregiver interactions, and environmental factors
Create behavior support plans, skill-acquisition programs, treatment checklists, and data-collection tools
Train caregivers and team members to implement programming accurately and consistently
Use Microsoft Excel to graph and analyze behavioral data
Review data and make data-informed treatment recommendations
Provide monthly updates, including graphs and written summaries, to client teams
Modify programming based on client progress, team feedback, and direct observation
Support skill generalization and the gradual fading of supports across environments
Participate in team meetings, client meetings, and ABA training
Peer-review behavior programming and contribute to high-quality interventions across the department
Apply feedback from supervising BCBAs while progressing toward certification and licensure
Candidates must have:
At least one year of professional experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disorders
Current enrollment in an accredited master's program specializing in behavior analysis, education, psychology, or a related field
Completion of a BACB-approved course sequence
Eligibility to accrue supervised fieldwork hours toward BCBA certification
Active pursuit of BCBA certification
Provisional Missouri Behavior Analyst licensure
Completion of the 40-hour RBT training
Eligibility to complete the RBT initial competency assessment before starting
Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and data-analysis skills
Ability to work a full-time Monday-Friday schedule, with sessions occurring between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Daytime availability during the first 1-2 weeks of employment for initial training
The Arc of the Ozarks supports individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives. Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and committed to helping people build skills, increase independence, and live meaningful lives in their communities.
Apply today to join The Arc of the Ozarks as an ABA Specialist and continue building your career toward BCBA certification.
Questions? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team:
Call: 417-771-3700
Email: [email protected]
Please include your name and the position and location you are interested in.
