Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (Southern Maryland Campus)

Kennedy Krieger Institute•California, MD

2d•$27 - $48

About The Position

The Behavior Analyst I works in coordination with classroom, Mental Health/Clinical, and Related Services staff to provide behavioral services to students at the Southern Maryland Campus of the Kennedy Krieger School Program. The program serves students in grades K–8 who are working toward a high school diploma and students aged 5–21 who are seeking a certificate of completion. It is a nonpublic special education day program operating on an 11-month schedule. The Behavior Analyst serves as case manager for the behavioral programming of individual students and has primary responsibility for developing and implementing Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs). The role includes conducting and documenting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), training staff, monitoring BIP effectiveness through data collection and analysis, and developing and implementing crisis management procedures and classroom behavioral support. As assigned, the position may provide guidance to Therapeutic Behavioral Aide (TBA) staff and other Behavioral Services personnel, as well as fieldwork supervision to individuals seeking BCBA supervision. The position operates under the supervision of the Manager, Behavioral Services; Director, Psychological and Behavioral Services; or Coordinator, Behavioral Services. The listed pay range is USD $27.47–$47.74 per hour. A $2,500 hiring incentive is currently offered.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
Must possess and maintain Maryland licensure as a Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Must achieve, possess, and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification at the “Practitioner 2 level” within the department-established timeline. A limited number of certification opportunities are provided by the department; candidates may obtain certification externally and provide documented evidence.
Must possess and maintain CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Master’s degree in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Education, or a related field required.
At least two years of previous experience with children with developmental disabilities required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with individuals with autism and/or behavioral challenges is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), collecting data through interviews, logs, and direct observation; coordinate team input, write reports, and present findings at team meetings, including IEP meetings.
Develop and update Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students on the caseload to ensure compliance with regulations and school procedures.
Initiate and monitor behavioral data collection systems; summarize, graph, and analyze data and share it with classroom teams.
Train classroom staff to implement BIPs and data collection systems, and monitor implementation fidelity.
Monitor progress on behavioral goals and produce quarterly progress reports, annual summaries, aide justifications and fade plans, FBA reports, and BIPs; attend and present at IEP meetings.
Coordinate and implement responses to behavioral crises as part of school-wide crisis management procedures.
Facilitate and implement the school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports system.
Complete required documentation of contacts with parents, transportation providers, and other agencies.
Conduct in-service trainings as needed and, when certified, conduct Professional Crisis Management (PCM) trainings.
When appropriate, consult with local school system transportation staff regarding behavior management on the bus.
Under supervision, provide direct support and guidance to Therapeutic Behavior Aide (TBA) staff.
As assigned, provide independent fieldwork supervision to individuals seeking BCBA certification.