Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (Southern Maryland Campus)

Kennedy Krieger Institute•California, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Analyst I works 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 campus is a nonpublic special education day program serving students in grades K–8 working toward a high school diploma and students aged 5–21 seeking a certificate of completion. The program operates on an 11-month schedule. Under the supervision of the Manager, Behavioral Services; Director, Psychological and Behavioral Services; or Coordinator, Behavioral Services, the position serves as case manager for individual students’ behavioral programming, with primary responsibility for developing and implementing Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs). The Behavior Analyst facilitates and documents BIP development; conducts and documents Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs); trains staff; and monitors BIP effectiveness through data collection, graphing, and analysis. The role also involves crisis management procedures and classroom behavioral support. As assigned, the Behavior Analyst may support and guide Therapeutic Behavioral Aide (TBA) staff and other Behavioral Services personnel, and provide fieldwork supervision to individuals seeking BCBA certification. The stated pay range is USD $27.47–$47.74 per hour. A $2,500 hiring incentive is offered.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification.
Must possess and maintain Maryland licensure as a Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Must achieve, possess, and maintain Professional Crisis Management certification at the Practitioner 2 level within the department-established timeline. A limited number of certification opportunities are provided by the department; required certification may alternatively be obtained from an external provider with 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.
At least two years of previous experience with children with developmental disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with individuals with autism and/or behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments, including collecting data through interviews, logs, and direct observation.
Coordinate team input on FBAs as a Behavior Resource Case Manager.
Write FBA reports and present findings at team meetings, including IEP meetings.
Develop and update Behavioral Intervention Plans for students on the caseload to ensure compliance with regulations and school procedures.
Initiate and monitor student behavior data-collection systems; summarize, graph, and analyze data; and share results with classroom teams.
Train classroom staff to implement BIPs and data-collection systems, and monitor implementation fidelity.
Monitor progress toward behavioral goals.
Prepare quarterly progress reports, annual summaries, aide justifications and fade plans, FBA reports, and BIPs.
Attend and present at Individualized Education Plan 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 documentation required by school procedures concerning contacts with parents, transportation providers, and other agencies.
Conduct in-service training as needed and, when certified, conduct Professional Crisis Management trainings.
When appropriate, consult with local school system transportation staff on behavior management on buses.
Under supervision, provide direct support and guidance to Therapeutic Behavior Aide staff.
As assigned, provide independent fieldwork supervision to individuals seeking BCBA certification.