School-based PCA and RBT - Reading School District

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.

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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)

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