Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
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Job Description
At Rivermont Schools, we serve students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges through individualized education and therapeutic support. Our values of compassion, collaboration, and growth guide everything we do. Join us in helping students achieve their highest potential.
As the BCBA at Rivermont Schools, you will design, implement, and oversee evidence-based behavioral programs that help students reach their full potential. You will collaborate with teachers, families, and support staff to promote positive behavior, skill development, and meaningful progress for every learner.
What You'll Need
- Master’s degree in human services, education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification or licensure eligibility as a Behavior Analyst by the Virginia Board of Medicine
- Supervisory experience in a school or community-based setting serving individuals with disabilities
- Expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB) practices
- Valid Virginia driver’s license in good standing
What You'll Do
Conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments and develop individualized treatment and behavior intervention plans
Provide clinical supervision, staff training, and ongoing performance feedback to ensure program fidelity and quality
Collaborate with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to integrate behavioral strategies within educational and therapeutic settings
- Monitor data and outcomes to guide program adjustments and ensure progress toward student goals
- Deliver direct services and crisis support as needed, maintaining compliance with all clinical and documentation standards
- 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
Rivermont Schools 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, implement, and oversee evidence-based behavioral programs while providing clinical supervision and staff training. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conduct assessments and monitor student progress toward behavioral goals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. Previous supervisory experience in a school or community-based setting is 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 Rivermont Schools 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 2,594 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Virginia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (71 salary observations; 182 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,950 salary observations; 5,432 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 26% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysis | ranked against 2,594 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Applied Behavior Analysis median $99k (middle half $95k–$102k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Virginia vs national | $97k median in Virginia | $92k nationally (+5%)71 state / 1,950 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Virginia | 97 active | 2,596 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 26% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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