BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – School-Based Location: Lake Villa, IL Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire | Up to $60 an hour

About the Opportunity

Spotter Staffing is partnering with a well-established suburban high school district in Lake County, Illinois to place a school-based BCBA. This is a two-building district serving roughly 2,600 high school students (grades 9–12) across campuses located just minutes apart. The district has a strong, collaborative special education team including an on-site RBT, experienced special education teachers, and a seasoned Director of Student Services who has grown within the district and is deeply invested in its staff and students.

This role is not a desk job. The right person will embed themselves into the fabric of the school community — building trust with students, staff, and families — and become a genuine resource across both buildings.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Truancy & School Refusal Reduction

• Conduct functional assessments to identify the behavioral drivers behind truancy and school refusal
• Develop and implement individualized intervention plans targeting attendance barriers
• Collaborate with school counselors, social workers, and administration to support re-engagement strategies
• Track and analyze attendance data to measure intervention effectiveness and adjust as needed

2. Behavior Support for Special Education Staff

• Consult and co-plan with special education teachers and related service providers on students with behavioral challenges
• Conduct FBAs and develop BIPs in compliance with IDEA and Illinois state guidelines
• Provide coaching, modeling, and in-the-moment support to staff on behavior intervention strategies
• Supervise and collaborate with the district's on-site RBT to ensure consistent implementation of behavior programs
• Support IEP teams with behavioral data, progress monitoring, and goal development

What You'll Need

• Current BCBA certification in good standing (BACB)
• Illinois licensure or eligibility (LBS1 or relevant state credential as applicable)
• Experience working in a school-based setting, high school preferred
• Strong working knowledge of FBA/BIP processes, ABA principles, and IDEA compliance
• Experience with school refusal and attendance-related behaviors is a significant plus

Who Thrives in This Role

• Ownership mentality — you don't wait to be told what needs to happen; you identify it and act
• Community builder — you show up, learn names, attend events, and become part of the school's culture, not just a contractor passing through
• Collaborative partner — special ed teachers and related service providers see you as a resource, not an outsider evaluating their work
• Data-driven and practical — you know how to balance clinical rigor with real-world school constraints

About the District

This is a grades 9–12 only district — no elementary, no middle school. Both high schools are suburban campuses located in northern Lake County, roughly halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee. The district serves a diverse community across four Lake County communities and has a strong academic track record, with AP participation rates above 50% and consistent rankings among top Illinois high schools. The special education department is stable and led by a Director of Student Services who has been with the district for years and is well-respected by staff. You'll be stepping into a team that is ready to grow, not one in crisis.

Compensation & Details

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience
• Contract-to-hire — no buyout required
• W-2 employment through Spotter Staffing with full benefits
• 30-minute unpaid lunch | 7:30–3:30 daily school calendar

About Spotter Staffing

Spotter Staffing is a Chicago-based education staffing firm working exclusively in special education across Chicagoland and DFW. We place BCBAs, SLPs, OTs, PTs, Social Workers, and Special Education Teachers in schools where they can do their best work. When you join the Herd, you get a dedicated partner — not a middleman.

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