BCBA- School based- Part time

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

3-day workweek

Job summary

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) is seeking a BCBA/BCBA-D to join our school-based team in Landenberg, PA. The role emphasizes functional assessments, PBSPs, and data-driven ABA interventions within a multidisciplinary setting.

You will train staff and parents, collaborate with a wide treatment team, and ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for students with autism, intellectual disabilities, and related needs.

Qualifications

• Masters’ or Doctoral degree in psychology, special education, or related field.
• Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA or BCBA-D) required.
• Experience with students with special needs; experience writing FBAs and BSPs.
• EEO and safety: Devereux maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and has policies to reduce risk of abuse; willingness to cooperate with authorities.

Responsibilities

• Direct involvement in the completion of FBAs and PBSPs for children with various learning disabilities or behavioral/emotional needs.
• Provide training to staff teams and, as much as possible, to parents on the implementation of PBSPs and data collection.
• Collaborate with treatment teams that typically include: principal, head teacher, classroom teacher, 2–3 direct care staff, OT, SLP, PT, Nurse, and job coaches.
• Deliver regular training in ABA concepts and principles for all staff.

Education

Masters’ or Doctoral degree in psychology, special education, or related field

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with children with special needs in a school setting? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports?

If you answered YES to these questions, consider joining our Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services team at The Devereux Day Academy in Landenberg, PA.

Responsibilities

• Direct involvement in the completion of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and PBSPs for children with various learning disabilities or behavioral/emotional needs.

• Provide training to staff teams and, as much as possible, to parents on the implementation of PBSPs and data collection.

• Collaborate with treatment teams that typically include: principal, head teacher, classroom teacher, 2–3 direct care staff, OT, SLP, PT, Nurse, and job coaches.

• Deliver regular training in ABA concepts and principles for all staff.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters’ or Doctoral degree in psychology, special education, or related field.

• Licensure/Certification: Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA or BCBA-D) required.

• Experience: Prior experience working with students with special needs; prior experience writing FBAs and BSPs.

• EEO and safety: Devereux maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and has policies to reduce risk of abuse; willingness to cooperate with authorities.

What We Offer

• Consistent work schedule of 3 days a week (Mon–Fri) 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.

• Evidenced-based treatment and care models within a clinically based environment focused on collaboration and treatment teams.

• CEU and continued education credits through professional activities and Devereux’s National Institute for Clinical Training and Research Center.

• A stable, national, non-profit with a strong support system and forward-thinking clinical practice and research.

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including an hourly rate of $50.00 and the ASCEND—Career Accelerator Program.

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants, paid out over the first 6 months.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, prescription drug, mental health services, and more; generous time-off and retirement plan options.

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services will offer a high-quality, innovative program for students in grades K–8 with primary diagnoses including intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, emotional disturbance, learning disabilities, and speech/language impairments. The Day Academy’s core curriculum aligns with the Pennsylvania Core Standards and partner district curricula to facilitate transitions to and from the program and local schools.

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric challenges. Services include psychiatric residential treatment, acute inpatient psychiatric hospital, assessment services, community-based mental health services, employment and social skills training, and approved private school educational services for ages 6–21 with relevant diagnoses.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and promotes a culture of reporting abuse, cooperating with authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations providing services in behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs that positively impact thousands of lives each year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences.

Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded in our culture. We value a mission-driven, people-first mindset and a welcoming, supportive work environment for all employees across programs and policies.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program. Benefits eligibility begins after 30 days of employment. Benefits include:

• Medical (including telemedicine), dental, prescription drug, and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education support.

• Generous time off, retirement plan with company match, and voluntary life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance and work-life balance programs. Visit mydevereuxbenefits.org for more information.