Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA.

BCBAContract

Listed compensation

$78k-$103k

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Job Description

Make a Difference Every Day with CCRES!

Join CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) serving children, families, and schools throughout Chester County, PA. Whether your passion is school-based services, community-based behavioral health, or a combination of both, you'll be part of a supportive team making a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families.

  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Eligible for BCBAs hired for a minimum commitment of 25 billable hours per week.
  • $2,500 paid after achieving the first 25 billable hours.

*$2,500 paid after 90 days of employment with continued 25 billable-hour commitment.

  • Pay: Independent Contractor (1099) Option
  • $75-$79 per hour based on years of BCBA experience after BCBA certification for school-based positions. (school based /district positions)
  • $85 per hour for client-based (IBHS) positions.
  • Pay: W-2 Salary Option (CCIU- Based, ABA Clinic & Chester County Wide Client Based BCBA positions)

$92,000-$103,000 annual salary – based on years of BCBA experience after BCBA certification. 260-day, 12-month schedule (available for IBHS ABA Clinic, IBHS Full-Time Chester County Wide, and CCIU CCDC or Chester County Wide)

$77,771-$83,670 annual salary- based on years of BCBA experience after BCBA certification. 10-month district schedule (available for school based/district positions)

Primary Responsibilities- School/District Based Program

  • Conduct functional behavioral assessments and write reports summarizing results.
  • Develop positive behavioral supports utilizing evidence-based interventions.
  • Assess a student’s instructional needs and develop appropriate programming.
  • Provide ongoing monitoring of student data and make programming adjustments as needed.
  • Develop tools and work with staff to collect progress-monitoring data on behavioral goals.
  • Train staff on positive behavior support plans and instructional programs and monitor fidelity.

Primary Responsibilities- IBHS Client Based Program

  • Provide assessment, program design, monitoring and supervision.
  • Facilitate services to meet the individualized needs of clients by working in a cross-collaborative effort with multiple service entities.
  • Act as clinical leader and develop a treatment plan at ITMs.

Will provide direct supervision to staff, monitor staff performance, provide direct clinical feedback and determine staff development needs.

Monitor and revise plans and packets to ensure compliance with, but not limited to State, Federal, and local regulations.

  • Review clinical notes to monitor the on-going progress of clients.
  • Conduct service intakes for clients to gain a clinical understanding of their educational, behavioral, and medical needs to assist in identifying the appropriate staff and eligibility for services.
  • Coordinate resources to enhance the well-being of the child and overall family functioning.
  • Assist in problem solving when conflicts arise over behavioral paradigms in other involved systems.
  • Troubleshoot with the team when behavior interventions are seen as ineffective for the child or family.
  • Develop a 24-hour crisis plan.

Monitor billing system for accuracy to ensure payment from school districts, Medicaid, and/or private insurers for services provided to clients.

Collaborate with the mobile therapist and/or behavior health technicians to monitor implementation and effectiveness of treatment plans.

Travel to and from clients’ locations (i. e., home, school, community settings) to perform duties.

Skills

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Extensive skills in behavioral assessment and positive behavior support plan development.
  • Extensive knowledge of data analysis.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team atmosphere.

Experience working with students with autism, emotional/behavioral disorders, and/or intellectual disabilities.

Qualifications

  • Masters Degree in applied behavior analysis (ABA) or a related program
  • BCBA certification
  • Working experience after BCBA certification

Credentials

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - active
  • PA Behavior Specialist License - active
  • Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • (Clearances current within 12 months)
  • PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
  • PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
  • PA Department of Education FBI Use code: 1KG6XN
  • TB screening - current within 3 months

*Bonus will be issued if the new hire commits to 25 billable hours, if that is not achieved in 90 days, the second installment will not be provided.

*The Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA is an independent contract (1099) position. No benefits are associated with this role.

About Ccres

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work in partnership with the Advanced Clinical Services (ACS) and Home & Community Services (H&CS) program of the CCIU to provide the highest quality behavioral health services to individuals with special needs.

Mission Statement

Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.

Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!

For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here: apply.workable.com

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Key Responsibilities

Conduct functional behavioral assessments, develop evidence-based behavioral support plans, and monitor student data to adjust programming. Provide clinical leadership, supervise staff performance, and coordinate resources to meet the individualized needs of clients in school and community settings.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionTreatment planningFunctional behavioral assessmentInstructional programmingStaff trainingCrisis planningCompliance monitoringCollaborationReport writing

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (66 salary observations; 256 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,641 salary observations; 6,193 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 44 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% are remote, 50% have no call, 77% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$78k–$103kApplied Behavior Analysis median $91k (middle half $76k–$93k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$91k median in Pennsylvania$93k nationally (−2%)66 state / 1,641 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Pennsylvania136 active2,582 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 39% remote · 50% no call · 77% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onPennsylvania healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment160 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,282 in the last 30 days576 the 30 days before (+123%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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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 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,517 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services

Staffing and Recruiting
Downingtown, Pennsylvania
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
PSLF Eligible (Nonprofit)

Living in Exton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$521k≈ 6.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,422/mo≈ 37% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.