BCBA- Behavior Health School Based
Listed compensation
$85k-$97k
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Job Description
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Malvern & Audubon, PA | Full-Time | $85,000-$96,900 + $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Make a Lasting Impact in the Lives of Children!
Are you a passionate BCBA looking to make a meaningful difference in a school-based setting? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Positive Behavior Supports, and student success are at the center of everything you do?
If so, we invite you to join the dedicated team at Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services in Malvern and Audubon, Pennsylvania.
Why You'll Love Working at Devereux
As a BCBA, you'll play a critical role in helping children with behavioral and emotional support needs achieve success both in and out of the classroom. You'll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team in a supportive, mission-driven environment where your expertise is valued and your contributions make a real difference.
In This Role, You Will:
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs).
- Analyze behavioral data and provide recommendations to improve student outcomes.
- Coach, train, and support school staff in the implementation of ABA strategies and behavior support plans.
- Collaborate with families whenever possible to promote consistency across environments.
- Provide ongoing professional development and ABA training to team members.
- Partner with a multidisciplinary treatment team that may include:
- Principals
- Head Teachers
- Classroom Teachers
- Direct Support Professionals
- Occupational Therapists (OT)
- Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP)
- Physical Therapists (PT)
- Nurses
Job Coaches
Schedule: 4 days per week in Malvern, PA and 1 day per week in Audubon, PA.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: $85,000-$96,900 based on experience
- $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for external candidates (paid during the first six months)
- Consistent school-day schedule with excellent work-life balance
- Collaborative, clinically focused environment utilizing evidence-based treatment models
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and professional development opportunities through Devereux's National Institute for Clinical Training and Research
- ASCEND Career Accelerator Program for professional growth and advancement
- The stability and resources of a nationally recognized nonprofit organization
- A mission-driven culture dedicated to improving the lives of children and families
About Our Schools
Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services' Mapleton and Audubon Schools serve students with behavioral and emotional support needs across all grade levels. Our educational approach combines traditional instruction, hands-on learning, independent skill development, and technology-based teaching methods to create individualized learning experiences.
We place a strong emphasis on academic growth, social-emotional development, and successful transition planning, helping students build the skills they need for lifelong success in school, employment, and their communities.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a team that believes every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Apply today and discover how your expertise can help transform lives at Devereux.
Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.
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Qualifications
Education
Masters’ or Doctoral degree in psychology, special education or related field. Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA or BCBA-D) required.
Experience
Prior experience working with students with special needs. Prior experience writing FBAs, BSPs.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
Company Overview
Company Overview
Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.
Our Mission
Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
Our Culture, Our Expectations
At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.
Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead.
As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.
What Devereux Offers You
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
- Visit mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!
- Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
Key Responsibilities
Conduct functional behavior assessments, develop positive behavior support plans, and analyze behavioral data to recommend ways to improve student outcomes. Train and support school staff in ABA strategies, collaborate with families, and work with multidisciplinary teams to support students’ behavioral, emotional, and educational needs.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Pennsylvania, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (64 salary observations; 219 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,699 salary observations; 7,265 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 45 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 47% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$97k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $90k (middle half $73k–$95k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pennsylvania vs national | $92k median in Pennsylvania | $93k nationally (−1%)64 state / 1,699 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$93k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Pennsylvania | 140 active | 2,565 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 47% no call · 84% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment163 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,262 in the last 30 days | 577 the 30 days before (+119%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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