What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) position at Rivermont?
Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Rivermont Schools
Location: Dinwiddie, VA 23841
Join Rivermont Schools in Virginia, where we provide therapeutic education for students ages 2-22 with autism, behavioral challenges, and unique learning needs. With a 35-year legacy, our accredited programs help students develop emotional and behavioral skills, empowering them to reach milestones and prepare for a return to their home schools.
Why Join Us?
- 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 a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA):
- Conduct individual assessments- of students to identify learning and behavioral needs and develop initial programming with ongoing modifications.
- Create Functional Behavior Assessments- (FBA) and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), as well as social skills and skill-based assessments.
- Assist in the development of IEP goals-, focusing on behavior reduction, replacement behaviors, and data collection methods.
- Provide direct and indirect behavioral services-interventions, instruction, and supervision collaboratively with necessary parties in individual and group settings.
- Oversee one or more students' ABA programs in the classroom, including supervision of paraprofessionals working directly with students.
- Provide supervision to assigned RBTs, BTs, and other classroom staff, supporting identified goals in accordance with BACB guidelines.
- Monitor and analyze student progress, delivering daily progress notes for the school and families, and using data analysis to drive adjustments.
- Develop and deliver professional development programs, including instruction in Response to Intervention and Behavioral Skills Training for classroom staff.
- Provide consultation to teachers and classroom support personnel to implement behavioral strategies effectively.
- Assist in the development of behavior strategies and methodologies to ensure student progress, focusing on data-driven solutions.
Required Qualifications:
- Certifications- Active Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
- Education- Master's degree in psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or other related fields of study.
Preferred (Nice to have) Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in a school setting, ideally as a BCBA .
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
At Rivermont Schools, 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!
