Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysis | ranked against 2,510 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Applied Behavior Analysis median $85k (middle half $80k–$100k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Connecticut | 27 active | 2,508 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 42% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 listings | 1,238 in the last 30 days | 561 the 30 days before (+121%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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