The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will serve as an instructional coach supporting Pyramid Model External Coaches in building the capacity of internal coaches to effectively implement evidence-based behavioral and instructional practices. The BCBA will design and oversee behavior support plans while actively supporting the external coach in learning, practicing, reflecting on, and sustaining high-quality implementation within natural early childhood routines.

This position will be primarily telework-eligible within the state of Utah and will not have an on-site base location. However, travel will be required to meet in-person with programs across the state that are implementing the Pyramid Model.

• Support the development of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), skill assessments, individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), program discipline policies, and ongoing data analysis.
• Coach external coaches in learning, practicing, and implementing evidence-based behavioral and instructional strategies.
• Model strategies in-person and in real-time within classrooms and daily routines.
• Provide performance-based feedback, reflection, and ongoing support to promote fidelity and independence to the external coach.
• Support the external coach in generalizing strategies across settings, routines, and learners.
• Support the alignment behavior and learning programs with early childhood development, play-based learning, and inclusive practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation, data collection, and progress reports.
• Ensure services align with BCBA ethical standards, state regulations, and program policies.
• Support program-wide continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making.
• Meet in-person with programs that are implementing the Pyramid Model.
• Provide professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current BCBA certification in good standing.
• 5 years of experience working with children ages birth-5.
• 5 years of experience coaching or training adults in educational or clinical settings.
• 1 year of experience working in an early childhood program implementing the Pyramid Model.
• Experience in data-based decision-making.
• Experience in providing resources and materials to promote the implementation of evidence-based practices.
• Reliable access to transportation to travel to Pyramid Model implementation locations across the state of Utah.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education, preschool, or inclusive settings.
• Familiarity with IEP/IFSP processes.
• Training or experience in practice-based coaching, implementation science, and professional development.
• Strong facilitation and feedback skills.
• Familiarity with Prevent Teach Reinforce for Young Children and Prevent Teach Reinforce for Families.
• Experience in providing professional development to practitioners.
• Experience with the use of practice observation or assessment tools.
• Experience in using distance technology.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to coach adults through learning and behavior change.
• Strong observation, modeling, and feedback skills.
• Data-driven decision making with a supportive, strengths-based approach.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in dynamic early childhood environments.
• Willingness to be trained in selected Pyramid Model strategies and practices.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and collaborative teaming.

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references to be provided at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile.
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) is Utah’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IDRPP opened its doors in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the U.S. to focus on the educational and social needs of children and adults with disabilities. Over the past 50 years the IDRPP has grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them.

The IDRPP is committed to hiring people with disabilities, veterans, and diverse individuals from all communities and backgrounds.  We value visible and invisible differences, and we recognize that diversity makes us stronger.  We welcome applicants who bring something different and unique to our organization.  We value creativity, loyalty, and hard work.  We believe that we can change the world and make it a better, more inclusive place for everyone, and we want to hire people who also believe that they can make a difference.

Mission:

We are working together to create inclusive communities and improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families through sustainable innovation, collaborative research, responsive service, and interdisciplinary training and education.

Values:

We Innovate: We lead by developing dynamic, sustainable, forward-thinking programs and services.

We Include: 

We demonstrate how to effectively work toward inclusive communities in our planning, programs, and services. We celebrate diversity in ability, race, ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexual orientation, politics, and religion.

We Collaborate: 

We forge partnerships. Working together makes us more effective and responsive to the current needs of our clients and communities.

We Care: 

We do what we do because we care. We are making the world a better place for people with disabilities and their families.

Funding Statement

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice is one of the largest research and outreach centers at USU, and we are largely funded through grants, contracts, and fee-for-service programs. All staff positions at the IDRPP are contingent upon funding, and all senior staff at the IDRPP with graduate degrees are responsible for helping to generate funding to support our operations and growth.

College Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provides students with real-world service and research opportunities.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 12/2025

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Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 10/2025