Assistant Clinical Manager (BCBA) (School-Based)

Position Summary

The Assistant Clinical Manager – School-Based supports the Clinical Manager in the oversight and delivery of high-quality behavioral services within school settings. This role assists in, functional behavior assessment and positive behavior support plan development, supervising school-based behavior consultants, ensuring clinical quality, supporting staff development, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. The Assistant Clinical Manager also carries a reduced caseload while contributing to training, data integrity, and operational consistency across school sites.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Support & Oversight

• Assist the Clinical Manager in overseeing school-based behavior consultants and ensuring adherence to clinical standards and expectations.


• Support the review and quality assurance of functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and positive behavior support plans (PBSPs) and IEPs/progress reports, as needed.


• Maintain a small caseload, including conducting assessments, developing intervention plans, and implementing evidence-based strategies (e.g., ABA).


• Support data collection integrity and assist in analyzing behavioral data to inform treatment decisions.

Staff Support & Development

• Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback to school-based staff under the direction of the Clinical Manager.


• Assist in onboarding and training new behavior consultants and school-based staff.


• Model best practices in behavior intervention, classroom collaboration, and professional communication.


• Help identify staff training needs and support implementation of professional development initiatives.

Collaboration & School Partnership

• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, administrators, and families to support consistent implementation of behavior plans.


• Attend IEP, manifestation, and other school-based meetings, virtually and on-site, as needed to support the Clinical Manager and team.


• Serve as a secondary point of contact for school partners..

Operational & Administrative Support

• Assist in monitoring staff productivity, documentation compliance, and service delivery expectations.


• Support scheduling coordination and coverage planning across school sites as needed


• Ensure timely completion of progress reports and documentation in accordance with organizational and school requirements.


• Help maintain compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., IDEA, FERPA) and organizational policies.

Quality & Compliance

• Support audits of clinical documentation and data systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.


• Assist in implementing process improvements to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.


• Stay current on best practices, regulatory updates, and evidence-based interventions in ABA and school-based services.

Qualifications

• BCBA certification


• Minimum 2+ years of experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities, preferably in school settings.


• Prior experience in a leadership, supervisory, or mentorship capacity preferred.


• Strong knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), behavioral assessment, and intervention strategies.


• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and school personnel.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience conducting FBAs and developing PBSPs


• Experience using Microsoft suite.


• Experience using excel for graphing.


• Experience training or mentoring clinical staff.


• Knowledge of crisis intervention and behavior management techniques.


• Experience working within school systems and multidisciplinary teams.

Job Category

• Salary, Exempt

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.


• Ability to safely respond to challenging behaviors (e.g., aggression, elopement, self-injury).


• Travel between school sites as needed.

Why AES?
We don’t cut corners. Our academic partners and staff like that we are a small, boutique-style agency, as opposed to a large corporate-run franchise. We provide a high level of customer service, attention-to-detail, and quality work. In addition to building the company from scratch, Aspire’s owner/founder Dr. Jaime Friedman (LBS, Psy.D.) has earned an excellent reputation among clients, partners, and within the general community.

About Aspire Educational Services, Inc.
Aspire Educational Services (AES) is committed to providing educational support to charter, private, and public schools. AES is able to fulfill staffing needs for positions including, but not limited to, school psychologists, counselors, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, personal care aides, therapeutic support staff, general education teachers, and special education teachers. AES has earned a strong reputation for its commitment to providing the best in customer service to both schools and independent contractors.

At Aspire Educational Services, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to fostering a vibrant and innovative community. We embrace the unique perspectives and talents of our academic partners. We celebrate the power of collaboration and respect. We build a culture that thrives on inclusivity, where every voice is heard and every contribution is valued.

Aspire does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organization.