What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) position at New Story Schools?
At Meliora Academy, we provide individualized education for students with autism and related challenges, focusing on academics, life skills, and independence. Guided by collaboration, evidence-based practice, and whole-child support, we help students grow with confidence. Join us and make a difference every day.
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Meliora, you'll lead the design and delivery of behavior support that helps students build meaningful skills and return to their communities with confidence. You will partner with educators, clinicians, and families to create consistent, evidence-based programs that meet each learner where they are and move them forward.
In this role, you will blend clinical expertise with hands-on coaching. You will guide staff, support families, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure every student receives thoughtful, individualized care. Your work will directly shape student outcomes, strengthen team practice, and support successful reintegration to home districts.
What You'll Need
What You'll Do
Why You'll Love Working Here
Meliora Academy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Meliora, you'll lead the design and delivery of behavior support that helps students build meaningful skills and return to their communities with confidence. You will partner with educators, clinicians, and families to create consistent, evidence-based programs that meet each learner where they are and move them forward.
In this role, you will blend clinical expertise with hands-on coaching. You will guide staff, support families, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure every student receives thoughtful, individualized care. Your work will directly shape student outcomes, strengthen team practice, and support successful reintegration to home districts.
What You'll Need
- Master's degree in a related field and active BCBA certification or eligibility to sit for the exam
- Demonstrated experience in applied behavior analysis and evidence-based autism interventions
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate behavioral principles for varied audiences
- Experience supervising RBTs or ABA staff and supporting credentialing and competency assessments
- Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 60 pounds and maintaining required safety certifications
What You'll Do
- Conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop individualized behavior intervention plans
- Provide clinical supervision and ongoing training to RBTs, ABA instructors, and interns
- Collaborate with teachers and leadership to design instructional and behavioral programs
- Analyze and present data to guide decisions, monitor fidelity, and report student progress
- Partner with families and districts through home visits and consultation to support reintergration
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
- Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
- Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
- 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you
Meliora Academy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.