Behavior Specialist (Southern Maryland Campus)

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; California (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. is hiring a Behavior Specialist to coordinate behavioral services for K-8 students and older youths in a nonpublic day program on the Southern Maryland Campus.

The role focuses on developing and implementing BIPs, conducting FBAs, and training staff while ensuring data-driven progress and crisis management procedures. Responsibilities include documenting and presenting FBA results, updating BIPs, and collaborating with classroom and related services staff.

Qualifications

• Must obtain PCM certification within department timeline.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• RBT or BCBA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and write reports.
• Develop Behaviour Intervention Plans (BIP) for caseload students.
• Monitor data collection, graphing, and progress on behavioural goals.
• Provide staff training on BIPs and data collection systems.
• Attend IEP meetings and present data and progress.
• Coordinate crisis management responses and school-wide supports.

Skills

PCM certification

CPR certification

RBT certification

Education

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

Job description

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. Southern Maryland Campus of Kennedy Krieger School Program s serves students in grades K-8 who are working toward a high school diploma and students aged 5-21 who are seeking a certificate of completion. We are a nonpublic special education day program. 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 Behaviour Resource Case Manager to coordinate team input on FBA. Write FBA reports and present at teams, including Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Develop Behaviour 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 behavioural 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 behavioural crises as part of school‑wide crisis management procedures.
• Facilitate and implement the school‑wide positive behavioural 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 behaviour 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 Behaviour Analyst or Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) certification preferred.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, behaviour 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 behavioural challenges is preferred.

USD $21.66/Hr.

USD $36.34/Hr.