Behavior Intervention Specialist — Data-Driven BIPs & FBA

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 29,838 - 40,046; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Beltsville, MD, is seeking a Behavior Specialist to provide behavioral services and develop interventions for students. This role involves conducting assessments, training staff, and monitoring behavioral progress. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have at least two years of experience with children having developmental disabilities. The position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $21.66 to $29.07.

Qualifications

• Certification in Professional Crisis Management (PCM) required.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and write reports.
• Develop and update Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for students.
• Train classroom staff in the implementation of BIPs.

Skills

Behavior management

Data collection and analysis

Crisis management

Training staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, behavior analysis, special education or related field

Tools

Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)

Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)

Professional Crisis Management (PCM)

Job description

A leading educational institution in Beltsville, MD, is seeking a Behavior Specialist to provide behavioral services and develop interventions for students. This role involves conducting assessments, training staff, and monitoring behavioral progress. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have at least two years of experience with children having developmental disabilities. The position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $21.66 to $29.07.