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Meliora Academy
Meriden, Connecticut

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

At Meliora Academy, we provide individualized education for students with autism and related challenges, focusing on academics, life skills, and independence. Guided by collaboration, evidence-based practice, and whole-child support, we help students grow with confidence. Join us and make a difference every day.

As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Meliora, you’ll lead the design and delivery of behavior support that helps students build meaningful skills and return to their communities with confidence. You will partner with educators, clinicians, and families to create consistent, evidence-based programs that meet each learner where they are and move them forward.

In this role, you will blend clinical expertise with hands-on coaching. You will guide staff, support families, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure every student receives thoughtful, individualized care. Your work will directly shape student outcomes, strengthen team practice, and support successful reintegration to home districts.

What You'll Need

  • Master's degree in a related field and active BCBA certification or eligibility to sit for the exam
  • Demonstrated experience in applied behavior analysis and evidence-based autism interventions
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate behavioral principles for varied audiences
  • Experience supervising RBTs or ABA staff and supporting credentialing and competency assessments

Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 60 pounds and maintaining required safety certifications

What You'll Do

  • Conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop individualized behavior intervention plans
  • Provide clinical supervision and ongoing training to RBTs, ABA instructors, and interns
  • Collaborate with teachers and leadership to design instructional and behavioral programs
  • Analyze and present data to guide decisions, monitor fidelity, and report student progress
  • Partner with families and districts through home visits and consultation to support reintergration
  • Why You’ll Love Working Here
  • Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
  • Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
  • Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
  • 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
  • Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

Meliora Academy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will design and deliver evidence-based behavior support programs while providing clinical supervision to staff and interns. They will also collaborate with families, educators, and districts to monitor student progress and facilitate successful reintegration.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a related field and possess an active BCBA certification or eligibility to sit for the exam. Demonstrated experience in applied behavior analysis and the ability to supervise RBTs or ABA staff are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Staff trainingData analysisInstructional designRBT supervisionCompetency assessmentStudent progress monitoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Meliora Academy a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,510 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 42% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,510 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedApplied Behavior Analysis median $85k (middle half $80k–$100k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Connecticut27 active2,508 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 42% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 46% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,238 in the last 30 days561 the 30 days before (+121%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,510 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 23 employers
CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,510 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Meliora Academy

Education
Meriden, Connecticut
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Paid school breaks
Paid holidays
Wellness perks (gym discounts, mindfulness apps, prescription savings)
Tuition reimbursement
Career development programs
Leadership training
401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting

Living in Meriden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$350k
Typical market rent
$1,873/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.