CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services·Reading, Pennsylvania
Provide personalized behavioral and academic support to children with special needs in a school setting. Responsibilities include implementing behavior intervention plans, collecting progress data, and assisting students with daily school activities.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 completed 40 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!
Employer paid: Base medical plan for employee, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits 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 CCRES 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan – 3% matching contribution Tuition discounts through collegiate partnerships Milestone service award Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays Paid credential renewals Paid trainings 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! For a complete listing of available positions with
CCRES please click here: https://apply.workable.com/ccres/?lng=en 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 6/30/26) KB #ZR
Requires a high school diploma or equivalency and specific PA clearances. RBT candidates must hold an active BACB certification or have completed the required 40 hours of training.
Market context
Teaching assistant openings in Pennsylvania are often driven by school staffing needs, especially in classrooms supporting students with special needs. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with an associate degree or college credits, plus experience with children, crisis intervention training, and CPR. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then highlight any special education, behavior support, or safety training in your application.
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