School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Anne Arundel County Schools - Bowie, MD

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Bowie, MD

20h•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is seeking two Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to lead the behavioral work for Anne Arundel County Public Schools' Behavioral and Mental Health Residency Model. This role involves embedding a multidisciplinary team, including BCBAs, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and a licensed mental health provider, into twelve elementary schools. These schools serve high-acuity students with significant social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. The BCBA will conduct functional behavioral assessments, develop behavior intervention plans, provide classroom observation and coaching for educational staff, and supervise RBTs. This is an opportunity to perform the core duties of a BCBA within a supportive school-based team environment.

Requirements

Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Current Maryland license as a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA).
Experience conducting FBAs and developing BIPs.
Experience providing school-based behavioral services.
Experience coaching and supporting educational personnel.
Ability to clear the background checks that Maryland law and Anne Arundel County Public Schools require for work with students.
A current resume and copies of your credentials, which CLFC submits to the district with its proposal.

Nice To Haves

Experience in elementary schools serving high acuity students.
Experience supervising RBTs to BACB requirements.
Working knowledge of IEP processes, MTSS and trauma-informed practice.
Crisis prevention and de-escalation training.
Experience in Maryland public schools.

Responsibilities

Conduct or support Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) assigned by the district for students with significant behavioral needs.
Develop, revise, implement and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on student data and the identified function of behavior.
Provide direct observation, assessment and consultation in classrooms and other school settings.
Model evidence-based behavioral strategies and support the development of replacement behaviors.
Supervise Registered Behavior Technicians to Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements: direct and indirect supervision, performance feedback, fidelity monitoring and documentation of supervision.
Coach and give performance feedback to teachers, paraeducators, administrators and related service providers.
Support school teams with crisis prevention, de-escalation planning and post-incident problem solving.
Participate in IEP meetings, student support meetings, MTSS meetings and manifestation-related discussions as the district requests.
Collaborate with district leadership on implementation, documentation and fidelity.
Help each school build its own staff capacity to sustain behavioral supports.