Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Location: Meriden, CT 06450

Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)

Salary: $84,000.00 to $92,000.00

Join Meliora Academy, a private, special education day school serving students ages 3-22 with autism spectrum and related disorders. Utilizing evidence-based interventions, including applied behavior analysis, we provide individualized instruction and one-on-one support to help students reach their maximum potential. Our team of BCBAs, special education teachers, and related service providers work collaboratively with families and school districts to create a supportive, inclusive environment.

Why Join us?

Compensation- Base salary ranging from $84,000.00 to $92,000.00, depending on education and experience.

Weekday Schedule - Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.

Paid School Breaks & Time Off - Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.

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)

Clinical Supervision & Staff Development - Provide clinical supervision to ABA instructors and RBTs, including training, ongoing support, and competency assessments. Evaluate BA interns and facilitate meetings to ensure high-quality implementation of ABA principles.

Behavioral Assessment & Planning - Conduct functional behavioral assessments and/or analyses, communicate findings to stakeholders, and develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to support student success.

Instructional Collaboration - Partner with Special Education Teachers and the instructional team to develop teaching plans and deliver a multidisciplinary program that meets the diverse needs of students.

Parent & Home Support - Attend home visits to offer parent training, support, and home program development, ensuring consistency across environments.

IEP & Goal Development - Assist in writing behavioral goals and objectives for student IEPs and contribute to functional and developmental assessments in collaboration with the educational team.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting - Develop progress reports related to behavioral goals, BIPs, and home programs. Analyze and graph data to inform decision-making and present findings to the Internal Review Board as needed.

Training & Certification - Provide initial, refresher, and recertification trainings in physical management techniques, as designated by the Clinical Coordinator and Chief Administrator. Qualifications:

Master's Degree

BCBA Certification. If certification has not yet been obtained but the person has met the qualifications

to sit for the exam, the individual may hold this position as an Interim BA (reduced salary) under the

close supervision of an individual who does hold the certification.

Receive and maintain trainer training in the core curriculum for crisis management at the chief

administrator's discretion.

Receive and maintain supervision training to provide support and oversight for board certification

candidates as well as registered behavior technicians.

At Greenwich Education Group - Meliora Academy, 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!

Full Time