School Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a school-based Behavior Analyst / BCBA in Lower Merion School District in partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit!

$5,000 BCBA SIGN ON BONUS:

• Eligible to BCBAs who are hired for a *minimum of 25 billable hours
• Bonus pay in 2 installments: $2,500 issued in first pay of billable services and $2,500 issued after 90 days after hire

Summary:

• The school-based Behavior Analyst / BCBA position is $75-$79 per hour based on years of experience after BCBA certification as a BCBA (independent contractor / 1099)
• School based hours for the 2026-2027 school year

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and write reports summarizing results.
• Develop positive behavioral supports utilizing evidence-based interventions.
• Assess a students instructional needs and develop appropriate programming.
• Provide ongoing monitoring of student data and make programming adjustments as needed.
• Develop tools and work with staff to collect progress-monitoring data on behavioral goals.
• Train staff on positive behavior support plans and instructional programs and monitor fidelity.

Requirements

Skills:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive skills in behavioral assessment and positive behavior support plan development.
• Extensive knowledge of data analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team atmosphere.
• Experience working with students with autism, emotional/behavioral disorders, and/or intellectual disabilities.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in applied behavior analysis (ABA) or a related program
• BCBA certification
• Working experience after BCBA certification

Credentials:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Current Certificate
• Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts
• Professional Liability Insurance

(Clearances current within 12 months)

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Education FBI Use code: 1KG6XN
• TB screening - current within 3 months

*Bonus will be issued if the new hire commits to 25 billable hours, if that is not achieved in 90 days, the second installment will not be provided. 

Benefits

*The school-based Behavior Analyst / BCBA is an independent contract (1099) position. No benefits are associated with this role.

ABOUT CCRES

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work in partnership with the Advanced Clinical Services (ACS) program of the CCIU to provide the highest quality behavioral health school district services to individuals with special needs.

MISSION STATEMENT

Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.

APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!

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CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

(Posted 5/14/26, MA)