BCBA Lead: Transform Student Outcomes with Behavior Support

The Children's Guild; Parkville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development

BCBA supervision

Job summary

The Children's Guild in Baltimore seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead behavioral support for students with complex needs in a therapeutic school setting. You will design and oversee behavior support systems, conduct FBAs, develop BIPs, and guide classroom-based ABA strategies.

Join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, partner with families, supervise RBTs, collect data, and ensure meaningful progress through PBIS-aligned practices.

Qualifications

• BCBA certification in good standing (preferred)
• Maryland licensure as a behavior analyst (LCBA) or eligibility to obtain (required)
• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology or related field
• 2–5 years of experience providing ABA services to children with autism or emotional disabilities
• Strong experience conducting FBAs and developing BIPs
• Knowledge of PBIS and trauma-informed care in school settings
• Experience training and coaching paraprofessionals or RBTs preferred
• Excellent data collection, analysis, and documentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students and families
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Conduct FBAs and develop individualized BIPs
• Oversee ABA-based strategies across classroom and school settings
• Provide direct behavioral support, consultation, and coaching to teachers and paras
• Collect, analyze, and use data to drive decisions and measure outcomes
• Collaborate with IEP teams to integrate behavioral goals
• Support crisis prevention and PBIS framework alignment
• Train and supervise RBTs and staff as applicable
• Maintain documentation including FBAs, BIPs, progress notes, and data summaries
• Partner with families to extend strategies to home
• Participate in team meetings and professional development

Skills

FBAs & BIPs

Data collection & analysis

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Family collaboration

Education

BCBA certification

Maryland LCBA eligibility

Master’s in ABA / Special Education / Psychology

Job description

The Children's Guild in Baltimore seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead behavioral support for students with complex needs in a therapeutic school setting. You will design and oversee behavior support systems, conduct FBAs, develop BIPs, and guide classroom-based ABA strategies.

Join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, partner with families, supervise RBTs, collect data, and ensure meaningful progress through PBIS-aligned practices.