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Sage Alliance Schools
Mahwah, New Jersey

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$81k-$94k

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Job Description

At Sage Alliance Schools, we support students in grades 5–12 through rigorous academics paired with therapeutic services. Guided by care, resilience, and community, we prepare students to thrive inside and outside the classroom. Join our team and empower students to succeed.

As a Behavior Analyst at Sage Alliance, you will use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles to guide behavioral interventions and support student success. You’ll collaborate with staff and families to develop individualized plans that promote growth, engagement, and independence.

  • What You’ll Need
  • Master’s degree in human services, education, psychology, or a related field
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
  • Experience applying ABA and Verbal Behavior (VB) strategies in school or community settings
  • Strong analytical, communication, and coaching skills
  • Commitment to data-driven decision-making and team collaboration
  • What You’ll Do
  • Conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop individualized behavior plans
  • Train and coach staff in ABA methods and ensure consistency across classrooms
  • Monitor and analyze behavioral data to adjust interventions as needed
  • Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to align supports and goals
  • Maintain treatment integrity and provide regular progress updates to teams
  • 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

Sage Alliance 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 Behavior Analyst will conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop individualized behavior plans to support student success. They will also train and coach staff in ABA methods while monitoring behavioral data to ensure consistent intervention implementation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. Experience applying ABA and Verbal Behavior strategies in school or community settings is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Staff coachingAnalytical skillsIndividualized education plans

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In New Jersey, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (82 salary observations; 283 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,732 salary observations; 6,489 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 41 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 54% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$81k–$94kApplied Behavior Analysis median $98k (middle half $90k–$177k)235 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New Jersey vs national$95k median in New Jersey$93k nationally (+3%)82 state / 1,732 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in New Jersey139 active2,564 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 54% no call · 78% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment153 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,259 in the last 30 days585 the 30 days before (+115%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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.

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 19 employers
7
<$95k
7
$95k-105k
4
$105k-115k
14
$115k-125k
4
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
88%
Sign-on bonus
65%
Loan repayment
50%
Relocation assistance
50%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$87k-$131k
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Remote 10-99

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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 2,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sage Alliance Schools

Education
Rochelle Park, New Jersey
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Paid school breaks
Paid holidays
Gym discounts
Mindfulness apps
Prescription savings
Tuition reimbursement
Career development programs

Living in Mahwah Township

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$765k≈ 9.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,944/mo≈ 44% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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