Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Sheppard Pratt; Reisterstown (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403(b) retirement match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Free CEUs and professional development

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt School in Glyndon is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to oversee behavioral assessment and intervention plans for students in the Autism program. You will train staff, supervise specialists, and work with teachers, families, and treatment teams to implement effective behavior supports.

Master's degree in ABA or related field and BCBA certification are required, with 2–3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Requires Master's degree in applied behavior analysis, behavioral psychology, special education or closely related field.
• 2-3 years of behavior assessment and management experience with assigned patient population and autism.
• Possession of BCBA at time of appointment and continuously while in position.

Responsibilities

• Complete functional behavioral assessments and behavioral intervention plans on all children assigned to the Autism program.
• Prepare Positive Behavior Support and Management Plans and train staff in their administration.
• Supervise Assistant Behavior Specialist(s) and Resource Specialist(s).
• Work with education and treatment team; serve as a resource to teachers, staff, and families regarding behavior support.
• May work independently or under supervision by a licensed professional, depending on credentials.

Skills

BCBA

Behavior assessment

Data collection

Analysis

Education

Master's degree in ABA or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm | Job Location Type: In Person

Sheppard Pratt School in Glyndon is a leading provider of year-round special education and therapeutic services, catering to students grades K-12. Our comprehensive program serves students with a range of needs, including autism, emotional disability, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, specific learning disability, and speech or language impairment. Nestled on a picturesque 43-acre campus, the school offers a unique educational experience surrounded by nature trails, a greenhouse, and a sensory-friendly playground. Our vibrant atmosphere is immediately evident upon arrival, fostering an energetic and engaging environment where students thrive.

What to expect.

As a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) you:

• Are responsible for the timely completion of functional behavioral assessments and behavioral intervention plans on all children assigned to the Autism program.
• Prepare Positive Behavior Support and Management Plans, train staff in their administration, and reassess and revise plans as needed.
• Supervise Assistant Behavior Specialist(s) and/or Resource Specialist(s) assigned to program.
• Work with education and treatment team; serve as a resource to teachers, staff, and family regarding behavior support and management.
• Depending on credentials and licensure, may work independently or under appropriate supervision by a licensed professional.

What you’ll get from us

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program
• School schedule with generous time off, including winter holidays and during the summer
• Support from existing systems to ease administrative demands (e.g., robust collection of assessment and behavior plan templates, data sheets and graph templates)
• In-house, FREE CEUs and opportunities to develop and give professional presentations
• Opportunities to receive mentorship and mentor others seeking national certification in behavior analysis
• Collaboration with other BCBAs via our Behavior Experts Cohort - a group of BCBAs from different school sites that meet quarterly to develop innovative, system-wide practices rooted in a rigorous evidence base
• Inter-disciplinary collaboration with leading providers in speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, counseling, and psychiatry
• Training from experts in core practices of compassionate ABA - practical functional assessment, skill-based treatment, universal protocols
• Attendance at Maryland Association for Behavioral Analysis (MABA) annual conference
• Opportunities to attend other conferences to further behavior analytic knowledge in service of student behavior programming

The pay range for this position is $58,401.82 to $90,195.04/year. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• Requires Master's degree in applied behavior analysis, behavioral psychology, special education or closely related field of study and 2-3 years' behavior assessment and management experience with assigned patient population and persons with developmental disabilities and/or autism.
  • Internal candidates with Bachelor's degrees and 4-5 years relevant experience will be considered, provided they are enrolled in Master’s degree programs upon hire into the position and remain enrolled until completion.
• Work requires possession of BCBA at the time of appointment and continuously while in the position. Possession of supervision certification is a plus. Possession of LBA is a plus.
• Requires experience with computer software, including Microsoft Excel, and data collection and analysis.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual's facing life's challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!