The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center (WBESC) is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team serving districts across Paulding and Van Wert Counties. This is a flexible position that will allow for part time or full-time options to support classrooms, collaborate with local districts, and enhance regional capacity for effective behavioral and social-emotional supports.
Position Overview: The BCBA will provide comprehensive behavioral support to WBESC programs and school districts. This includes conducting assessments, guiding intervention planning, coaching staff, analyzing data, and helping build sustainable systems that promote positive student outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Observe classroom environments and individual students to identify behavioral strengths and needs.
- Lead Functional Behavioral Assessments and develop individualized intervention plans grounded in best-practice.
- Work side-by-side with teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to model strategies and ensure high-quality implementation.
- Track and interpret student progress data to refine supports and interventions.
- Collaborate with district leaders, building administrators, and educator teams across Paulding and Van Wert Counties.
- Conduct student-specific or classroom-wide observations and provide practical, actionable recommendations.
- Support smooth transitions for students receiving services across district programs.
- Assist districts in strengthening tiered behavioral systems and schoolwide interventions.
- Professional Learning, Data & Systems Support.
Candidates are asked to submit the following:
- A letter of application emphasizing qualifications and reasons for interest
- An up-to-date resume
- Three current professional recommendation letters
- A completed certified application that can be found on the ESC website.
All application materials should be emailed to hhunt@wbesc.org or mailed to:
Missy McClurg, Superintendent
Western Buckeye Educational Service Center
835 N. Williams Street Paulding, OH 45879
Application Deadline: Until Filled Anticipated
Start Date: As Soon As Possible The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.
If you are a Van Wert County native and move back to Van Wert County, you may be eligible for the Learn & Return student loan payment program.
