Board Certified Behavior Analyst

The Maryland School for the Blind; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

The Maryland School for the Blind is seeking a qualified behavioral specialist to provide behavioral services to individual students as part of a multidisciplinary team. With supervision, you will conduct FBAs and help develop and implement BIPs, while monitoring their effectiveness and data collection.

Responsibilities include consulting with IEP teams, training on BIP implementation, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in ABA, psychology, or special education.
• Board certified Behavior Analyst or BCBA- Doctoral.
• Must possess and maintain certification as a behavioral analyst in Maryland.
• Knowledge of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).
• Knowledge of data collection, functional assessment, and behavior modification techniques.
• Experience with IEP teams and BIP development is preferred.
• School-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts FBAs and collaborates with IEP teams to develop BIPs.
• Monitors BIP fidelity and data collection.
• Maintains records and participates in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Provides consultation to students, staff, parents, and community professionals.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

BCBA certification

FBA expertise

BIP development

Data collection & analysis

IEP collaboration

MS Office

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in ABA/psychology/special education

Tools

TCI Training

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

*Offering a $2,500 Retention Bonus!*

About the Role

With supervision and support, provides behavioral services to individual students as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and works with IEP teams to develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP); provides IEP teams with consultation and training regarding implementation of the BIP.
• Monitors the integrity of BIP implementation and data collection.
• Maintains records, participates in interdisciplinary teams, and attends designated meetings.
• Provides consultation and support to students, staff, parents, and community-based professionals.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in ABA, psychology, or special education.
• Board certified Behavior Analyst or Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral.
• Must possess and maintain certification as a behavioral analyst in the state of Maryland.
• Comprehensive knowledge of conducting and interpreting results of Functional Behavior Assessments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data collection, functional assessment, and behavior modification techniques.
• General knowledge of normal and abnormal human development, including a general knowledge of the impact of children's psychosocial problems on learning and classroom behavior.
• Basic knowledge of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• Basic computer skills related to common office functions (e.g. email, online searches, using Microsoft Office).
• Flexibility with regard to daily routine, caseload, and responsibilities.
• School experience preferred.

After the six months in this position, the employee will have:

• General knowledge of: visual impairment/blindness relative to testing and social-emotional development; behavioral management techniques used with students with multiple disabilities; IDEA regulations and service implications; MSB policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of MSDE regulations regarding the provision of psychological services.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Training completed.

Pay range and compensation package

35 daytime hours per week with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. Additional time may be required for job completion. Flextime scheduling may occur. This position has an annual 11-month schedule.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.