Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Harford County Public Schools • Bel Air, MD

9h • Onsite

About The Position

To assist school staff with the development and implementation of behavior management systems to support the social/emotional needs of students.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education preferred.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Trainer or willing to complete professional development to become a CPI trainer.
• National Certification from Behavior Analyst Board.
• BCBA licensure in Maryland.
• Minimum of five years of current experience working in the Special Education or Related Services field.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Extensive knowledge, understanding, and use of the Maryland Online IEP Program (MDOIEP).
• Extensive knowledge of all areas of disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Able to work cooperatively with all personnel and the general public.
• Proficient in the use of computer technology including Microsoft Office Suite software programs.
• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license to carry out the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports identified schools with the development and implementation of programs, policies, and best practices related to instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Serves as a resource to a school’s Crisis Management Team.
• Develops materials and provide resources for families, administrators, educators, and support staff in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Verbal Behavior Technologies, and other evidence-based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with behavior difficulties.
• Plans and provides professional development opportunities related to evidence-based strategies that address maladaptive behaviors.
• Conducts and/or supports the completion of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) for individual students and supports the development/implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Provides coaching and modeling of best-practices in the classroom for staff who work with children demonstrating maladaptive behaviors.
• Supports families through home visits for the purpose of providing direct treatment, consultation, and collaboration for students and families.
• Assists with the development/implementation of data-tracking/monitoring systems.
• Assigns, directs and does follow-up on the work performed by the Behavior Technician.

Benefits

• individual and family medical
• vision
• dental
• life insurance
• retirement savings
• pension
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees