ABA Behavior Specialist
Company: Learning Arts
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description As a Behavior Specialist with
Learning ARTS, you’ll play a crucial role impacting the lives of
children with ASD. Your responsibilities will include working with
our BCBAs to assess, develop, and implement individualized behavior
intervention plans for individuals with developmental or behavioral
disorders. You’ll conduct thorough assessments to understand your
client’s strengths, challenges, and specific behavioral needs and
design behavior intervention strategies that are evidence-based and
tailored to the unique needs of the individual. You’ll work closely
with clients, their families, and a team of professionals to
execute these plans, monitoring progress and making necessary
adjustments. You’ll utilize the principles of ABA to reinforce
positive behaviors, reduce problem behaviors, and improve overall
quality of life for their clients. Additionally, you’ll provide
training and guidance to caregivers and support staff, empowering
them to implement effective interventions consistently. Starting
Pay Range - $30 - $33/hour. Responsibilities As a Behavior
Specialist, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse
range of clients and apply evidence-based interventions to help
them achieve their goals. Lead a dedicated team committed to the
progress of our patients and the well-being of their families.
Supervise and support Behavior Technicians in their ABA Therapy
Travel to the clinic or the client's home for therapy sessions.
Implement ABA therapy techniques and interventions as per the
behavior intervention plan. Conduct engaging one-on-one therapy
sessions, focusing on skill development and social interactions.
Set up an exciting environment for the client, complete with
therapy materials. Attend team meetings to track progress and
discuss treatment plans. Utilize data collection tools to measure
progress. Collaborate with the BCBA to adjust treatment strategies.
Provide support and guidance to the client's family. Document
session notes and complete required paperwork. Ensure a clean and
organized therapy environment Required Skills To make a difference,
you need: A Bachelor of ARTS or Science degree, along with: Twelve
semester units in applied behavior analysis and one year of
experience in designing and/or implementing behavior modification
intervention services; or Two years of experience in designing
and/or implementing behavior modification intervention services.
RBT or BCAT certification to kickstart your career in ABA.
Familiarity with Central Reach is a plus. Reliable transportation
for a smooth commute. Supervisory experience that showcases your
leadership skills. A genuine love for interacting with children,
even in short 20-minute stretches. Physical capability to stand,
sit, squat, bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Keywords: Learning Arts, San Mateo , ABA Behavior Specialist, Healthcare , San Leandro, California
