Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Company: River Rock Academy
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: April 19, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at River Rock Academy IDS

Location: Harrisburg, PA, 17120

Join River Rock Academy, a Pennsylvania Department of Education Approved Licensed Academic School and Private Provider, dedicated to empowering students in Grades 1-12 through transformative educational services. Our programs for Elementary, Secondary Special Education, and Alternative Education offer specialized instruction, test preparation, counseling, and social skills development. With individualized transition plans and a focus on stability and personal growth, we celebrate student success and foster an environment of trust and support, helping each student reach their full potential.

Why Join Us?

• Compensation - Compensation based on education and experience.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000.00 to support your move.
• Weekday Schedule - Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
• Paid School Breaks & Time Off - Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Financial Perks - Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
• Professional Development - Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
• Supportive Team - Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
• Make an Impact - Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.
  Your Role as an Board Certified Behavior Analyst:

  • Assess Behavioral Strengths and Needs - Assess initial and ongoing behavioral strengths and needs of students per school assessment protocols and timelines.
  • Crisis Intervention - Utilize non-violent crisis intervention techniques and physically assist.
  • IEP and Team Meetings - Attend and participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and other meetings.
  • Service Provision and Monitoring - Provide, and monitor services as stated in the student's IEP.
  • Behavior Goal Development - Develop behavior goals for the IEP and Positive Behavior Support Plan.
  • Behavior Plan Revisions and Oversight - Revise and oversee the implementation of student behavior plans as necessary.
  • Functional Behavioral Assessment - Conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment for students, as needed.
  • Data Collection System - Develop a system of data collection for staff to support interventions and change.
  • Individualized Behavior Plans - Develop and implement individualized behavior plans that reflect the individual needs of the student and the dynamics of the school setting.
  • FBA Analysis and Behavior Plan Development - Analyze FBA & data sheets and develop individualized behavior intervention plans using data and input from others involved with the student.
  • Behavior Data Analysis - Collect and graph behavior data recorded by school staff for analysis in Positive Behavior Support Plan effectiveness. Required Qualifications:
    • Active Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)"
    • Master's degree in psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or other related fields of study." Preferred (Nice to Have) Requirements:
      • Previous experience working in a school setting, ideally as a BCBA". Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
        
        At River Rock Academy, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!

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