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Rivermont Schools
Midlothian, Virginia

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$88k-$100k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

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. Additionally, applicants need supervisory experience in a school or community-based setting and expertise in ABA and VB practices.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavioral assessmentTreatment planningData analysisMultidisciplinary collaboration

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, 70% are remote, 30% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$88k–$100kApplied 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 adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Virginia97 active2,596 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% remote · 30% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

43 jobs · 18 employers
14
<$105k
11
$105k-115k
15
$115k-125k
3
$125k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

42 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
88%
CME allowance
88%
Loan repayment
50%
Relocation assistance
45%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$93k-$127k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,594 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Rivermont Schools

Education
Alexandria, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Paid school breaks
Paid holidays
Wellness perks (gym discounts, mindfulness apps, prescription savings)
Tuition reimbursement
Career development programs
Leadership training
401(k) retirement savings with 4% company match and immediate vesting

Living in Midlothian

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$383k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,028/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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