School-based PCA and RBT - Reading School District

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,360 - 30,491; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid professional development and credential renewals

Tuition discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

A behavioral health nonprofit organization is seeking Personal Care Assistants (PCA) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) in Reading School District. These roles provide vital support to children with special needs, focusing on daily activities and academic engagement. The PCA role offers $22/hour, while the RBT position is $30/hour, requiring an active BACB certification. Join a nurturing workplace with competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, ensuring a rewarding career in the behavioral health field.

Qualifications

• Support students with daily activities and academic engagement.
• Assist with behavioral support and collect data.
• RBT must maintain certification and work under BCBA supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to students.
• Deliver higher level interventions for students with significant needs.
• Implement complex verbal behavior programs.

Skills

Behavioral support

Data collection

Academic engagement

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

RBT certification under BACB

Job description

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in Reading School District!

Are you passionate about making a difference in a child’s educational journey? At CCRES, we're on the lookout for passionate individuals to provide personalized support to children with special needs, whether one-on-one or in small groups. Join us to experience a nurturing workplace, enjoy competitive compensation, and take the next step in your career within the behavioral health field.

Position Details

• Pay Rate: $22 per hour for PCA and $30.00 per hour for RBT
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Follows the student academic calendar)
• Location: On-site at Reading School District

Description

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) focus on student support for daily school activities and academic engagement. The core differences between PCA and RBT is that an RBT is involved in specialized training in Applied Behavior Analysis, with passing a certification exam, to deliver services to students with higher intensity behavioral or instructional needs.

A PCA is a level 2 paraprofessional generally providing one-on-one support to help a student navigate their school day.

• Support: Assists with daily activities, behavioral support, academic engagement, general classroom participation, collecting data, and provide daily progress notes.

An RBT is a paraprofessional who has undergone specific training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

• Support: Higher level behavior intervention with student(s) who have significant behavioral needs. Assists with daily activities, academic engagement, general classroom participation, and provide daily progress notes.
• Data & Analysis: Responsible for extensive data collection, graphing, and analysis to track student progress.
• Verbal Programming: Implements complex verbal behavior programs for students with communication challenges.
• Supervision: Unlike a PCA, an RBT must maintain their certification through the BACB and work directly under a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Education / Experience

• HS Diploma or equivalency for both PCA and RBT
• RBT – active certification under BACB
• Will consider applicants with completed40 hours of RBT training designed to meet the 2026 training eligibility requirement for RBT certification.
• RBT – worked a minimum of 1 year directly with individuals with special needs – preferred

Credentialing

(Clearances current within 12 months)

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Education FBI
• TB Screening – current within 3 months
• Education Documentation – Diploma OR Official Transcript

Paid clearances & TB screening

• Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
• Employer paid medical base plan!
• Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 3% employer match
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
• Milestone service awards
• Employee referral bonus
• Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
• Paid annual professional development & RBT renewal
• Paid credential renewals

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.

Apply Today for Immediate Consideration

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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 2/19/26, TY)