Behavior Associate (Powder Mill Campus-Beltsville, MD)
About The Position
The Behavior Associate supports classroom staff, Behavioral Services, and Mental Health/Clinical staff at the Powder Mill campus in Beltsville, Maryland. The role includes training in and implementing crisis management strategies that reflect an understanding of the range of disabilities treated at the school. The Behavior Associate also 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 coordination with teaching staff and Mental Health team members. The Powder Mill 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 required.
- At least one year of experience working with children with developmental disabilities is required.
- Must achieve, possess, and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification within the department-established timeline; limited certification opportunities are provided by the department, or applicants may obtain and document certification from an external provider.
- Must possess and maintain CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred.
- Associate’s degree in education, special education, or a related area preferred.
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 behavioral goals and objectives for individual students 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 accurate documentation, including through the school incident reporting system.
- Support and oversee the school’s resource areas through behavioral supports and documentation, while ensuring program policies and procedures are maintained and the areas remain safe and orderly.
- Assist Behavioral Services Case Managers in classrooms with FBAs and BIP conception, implementation—including coordinating acquisition or development of necessary materials—and maintenance.
- 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 regarding issues pertaining to students on 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
