Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at River Rock Academy IDS
Location: Spring Grove, PA, 17362
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience

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.

At the heart of our work are our core values – integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support – which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.

Why Join Us?

• Salary – 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!