Behavior Specialist (Powder Mill Campus-Beltsville, MD)

Kennedy Krieger Institute

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 29,838 - 40,046

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A specialized educational institution is seeking a Behavior Specialist to coordinate behavioral services for students. Responsibilities include conducting functional assessments, developing intervention plans, and training staff in behavioral strategies. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field and have experience with children with developmental disabilities. Competitive pay ranging from $21.66 to $29.07 per hour, along with required crisis management and CPR certifications.

Qualifications

Certification in Professional Crisis Management (PCM) is required.
CPR certification from AHA or Red Cross needed.
Preferred: BCaBA or RBT certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
Develop and update Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
Monitor student progress and data collection.
Train and support classroom staff.

Skills

Behavioral assessment

Crisis management

Staff training

Data collection and analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Overview

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. The Powder Mill (Beltsville, MD) campus of Kennedy Krieger School serves students in grades 2-8 who are working toward a high school diploma, and students aged 7-21 who are seeking a certificate of completion.

Responsibilities

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.