Behavior Associate (Powder Mill Campus-Beltsville, MD)
About The Position
The Behavior Associate supports classroom staff, Behavioral Services, and Mental Health/Clinical Staff. The role includes training in and implementation of crisis management strategies informed by the range of disabilities treated at the school. The incumbent assists Behavioral Services Case Managers with implementing and documenting behavioral supports, including Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and school-wide positive behavioral supports and interventions, in collaboration with teaching staff and the Mental Health team. The position is based at the Powder Mill campus in Beltsville, Maryland. The campus serves students in grades 2–8 who are working toward a high school diploma and students aged 7–21 who are seeking a certificate of completion.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of experience working with children with developmental disabilities.
- Must achieve, possess, and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification within the timeline established by the department. The department provides a limited number of certification opportunities; candidates may instead obtain and document the required certification through an external provider.
- Must possess and maintain CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in education, special education, or a related area.
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide programmatic classroom coverage as needed and assigned by the supervisor.
- Respond to behavioral crises as part of school-wide crisis management procedures.
- Implement individual students’ behavioral goals and objectives as stated in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Implement appropriate behavior management strategies and protocols for students.
- Use appropriate documentation materials and maintain appropriate student records.
- Assist school staff with proper and accurate documentation, including use of the school incident reporting system.
- Support and oversee the school’s resource areas through behavioral supports and documentation, and ensure school program policies and procedures are maintained.
- Maintain a safe and orderly environment in the resource areas.
- Assist Behavioral Services Case Managers in classrooms with FBAs and with conceiving, implementing, and maintaining BIPs, including coordinating the acquisition or development of materials needed for protocols.
- Assist Behavioral Services Case Managers with writing reports, graphing data, and documenting FBAs and BIPs.
- Review data collection used to evaluate effective classroom practice.
- Assist with collecting and reviewing documentation needed for Therapeutic Behavioral Aide billing.
- Provide Behavioral Services Case Managers and Administration with summarized program data as requested.
- Maintain communication with the clinical department and administrators about issues pertaining to students on the caseload.
- Assist Behavioral Services Case Managers and Supervisors with behavior and crisis management training and in-service training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
