Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

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!