Behavior Specialist (K-8/Fairmount Campus)

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. is seeking a Behavior Specialist to coordinate behavioral services in a school setting. You will manage BIPs, conduct FBAs, train staff, and monitor progress through data collection and graphing, under supervision of the Behavioral Services leadership.

The role requires PSCM and CPR certifications, experience with developmental disabilities, and collaboration with IEP teams to drive student outcomes.

Qualifications

• PCM certification within the timeline set by the department.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) or RBT certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, behavior analysis, special education or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience with children with developmental disabilities; autism/behavioral challenges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and write FBA reports; present at IEP teams.
• Develop and update Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for students on caseload.
• Initiate, monitor, and graph data; share progress with classroom teams.
• Train classroom staff in BIP implementation and data collection; monitor fidelity.
• Attend and present at IEP meetings; report on progress and outcomes.
• Coordinate and implement crisis management responses as part of school procedures.
• Facilitate the school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system.
• Document contacts with parents, transportation providers, and other agencies.
• Provide PCM trainings when certified and consult to bus staff when appropriate.

Skills

Behavioral management

Data collection

FBA/BIP development

Staff training

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology / behavior analysis / special education

Job description

The Behavior Specialist works in coordination with classroom, Mental Health/Clinical, and Related Services staff to provide Behavioral Services to students. Under the supervision of the Manager, Behavioral Services or Director, Psychological and Behavioral Services, the incumbent will serve as case manager for the behavioral programming of individual students and will have primary responsibility in the development and implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP).

This position will facilitate and document the development of the BIP, as well as conduct and document Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), provide staff training, and monitor the efficacy of the BIP through data collection and graphing. The incumbent will also develop and implement crisis management procedures and the provision of behavioral support in the classroom.

At the Fairmount Campus, we are committed to providing special education program in which the uniqueness of each student is valued and understood. We want to enable students to reach their potential in all aspects of life - academically, socially and behaviorally - and help lead them toward the ultimate goal of nurturing their independence now and in the future.

Our curriculum focuses on building essential skills based on standards and curricula identified by the Maryland State Department of Education. Students receive ongoing instruction in reading/English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, health, music, fine arts and career development.

We are a nonpublic special education day program approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. We operate on an 11-month program schedule.

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA). This includes the collection of data through interview, logs, and direct observation. Act as Behavior Resource Case Manager to coordinate team input on FBA. Write FBA reports and present at teams, including Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.


• Develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for students on caseload. Update BIPs as needed to ensure compliance with all regulations and school procedures.


• Initiate and monitor data collection systems related to student behavior. Summarize, graph, and analyze data. Share data with classroom teams.


• Train classroom staff in the implementation of BIPs and data collection systems. Monitor fidelity of implementation.


• Provide ongoing monitoring of progress on behavioral goals. Produce quarterly progress reports, annual summaries, aide justifications/fade plans, FBA reports and BIPs. Attend and present at IEP meetings.


• Coordinate and implement responses to behavioral crises as part of school-wide crisis management procedures.


• Facilitate and implement the school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports system.


• As required by school procedures, complete all necessary documentation of contacts with parents, transportation providers, and other agencies.


• Conduct in-service trainings as needed. When certified, conduct Professional Crisis Management (PCM)


• Where appropriate, provide consultation to local school system transportation staff regarding behavior management on the bus.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must achieve, possess, and maintain certification in Professional Crisis Management (PCM) within the timeline established by the department. The department will provide a limited amount of certification opportunities. Individuals may obtain and provide documented evidence of required certification from an external provider.


• Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.


• Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred.

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum two years of experience with children with developmental disabilities is required.


• Experience with individuals with autism and/or behavioral challenges is preferred.

USD $42,243.43/Yr.

USD $70,878.40/Yr.