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.