Behavior Specialist (Powder Mill Campus-Beltsville, MD)

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore is seeking a Behavior Specialist to coordinate with classroom, Mental Health/Clinical, and Related Services to support students’ behavioral needs. The role serves as case manager for behavioral programming, develops and implements Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP), and conducts FBA assessments.

Responsibilities include data collection and graphing, staff training, crisis management, and collaboration with IEP teams to monitor progress and document

Qualifications

• PCM certification within the timeframe set by the department
• CPR certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) including data collection, interviews, logs and direct observation.
• Develop and update Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for students on caseload.
• Initiate and monitor data collection systems; summarize, graph, and share data with classroom teams.
• Train classroom staff in implementing BIPs and data collection; monitor fidelity.
• Provide progress monitoring of behavioral goals; prepare quarterly progress reports and IEP presentations.
• Coordinate and implement responses to behavioral crises as part of school-wide procedures.
• Facilitate school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports.
• Complete documentation of contacts with parents, transportation providers, and other agencies.
• Provide in-service trainings; conduct Professional Crisis Management (PCM) when certified.
• Consult transportation staff on behavior management on the bus if appropriate

Skills

FBA data collection

BIP development

IEP coordination

Staff training

Data graphing

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Currently offering a $1,000 hiring incentive! 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

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.

Minimum pay range

USD $21.66/Hr.

Maximum pay range

USD $29.07/Hr.