School-based Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA

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Listed compensation

$75-$79/hr

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Job Description

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in the Lower Merion School District working in partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) for the 2026-2027 school year.

$5,000 - Sign on bonus:

Eligible to BCBAs in ACS that are *hired for a minimum of 25 billable hours.

Bonus of $2,500: 1st installment is after the first billable service. Second installment of $2,500 issued 90 days after hire.

Pay- $75-$79 per hour based on years of BCBA experience after BCBA certification (independent contractor / 1099).

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct functional behavioral assessments and write reports summarizing results.
  • Develop positive behavioral supports utilizing evidence-based interventions.
  • Assess a students 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.

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) - Current Certificate
  • 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 school-based 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) program of the CCIU to provide the highest quality behavioral health school district 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.

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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.

(Posted, 8/21/26, MA)

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop evidence-based positive behavioral support plans for students. They are also responsible for monitoring student data, adjusting programming as needed, and training staff on implementation fidelity.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Instructional programmingStaff trainingReport writingCollaborationAutism spectrum disorder supportEmotional disorders supportIntellectual disabilities support

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (62 salary observations; 351 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,369 salary observations; 5,350 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, 22% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$160k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $164k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution45 jobs · 11 employers

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$100k-110k
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$110k-120k
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$120k-130k
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$145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
98%
Sign-on bonus
89% this job
CME allowance
87%
Loan repayment
47%
Relocation assistance
36%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,614 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ardmore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$486k
Typical market rent
$2,451/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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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
Independent contractor (1099) position