Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Location: Hampton, VA 23666
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience

Join Rivermont Schools in Virginia, where we provide therapeutic education for students ages 2-22 with autism, behavioral challenges, and unique learning needs. With a 35-year legacy, our accredited programs help students develop emotional and behavioral skills, empowering them to reach milestones and prepare for a return to their home schools.

At the heart of our work are our core values — integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion , and support — which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.

Why Join Us?

• Salary: Based on education and experience.
• $5,000 : Sign-on Bonus
• Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required. Virtual Opportunities available during school breaks.
• Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
• Robust- Free Supervision program including guest speakers, Opportunities to present at ABA conferences, and four group supervision opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
• Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
• Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
• Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.

Your Role as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA):

• Conduct individual assessments- of students to identify learning and behavioral needs and develop initial programming with ongoing modifications. 
• Create Functional Behavior Assessments- (FBA) and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), as well as social skills and skill-based assessments. 
• Assist in the development of IEP goals- , focusing on behavior reduction, replacement behaviors, and data collection methods. 
• Provide direct and indirect behavioral services- interventions, instruction, and supervision collaboratively with necessary parties in individual and group settings. 
• Oversee one or more students' ABA programs in the classroom, including supervision of paraprofessionals working directly with students. 
• Provide supervision to assigned RBTs, BTs, and other classroom staff, supporting identified goals in accordance with BACB guidelines. 
• Monitor and analyze student progress, delivering daily progress notes for the school and families, and using data analysis to drive adjustments. 
• Develop and deliver professional development programs, including instruction in Response to Intervention and Behavioral Skills Training for classroom staff. 
• Provide consultation to teachers and classroom support personnel to implement behavioral strategies effectively. 
• Assist in the development of behavior strategies and methodologies to ensure student progress, focusing on data-driven solutions. 

Required Qualifications:

• Certifications- Active Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) 
• Education- Master's degree in psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or other related fields of study. 

Preferred (Nice to have) Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a school setting, ideally as a BCBA .

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

At Rivermont Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!