NP Transformation - Behavior Analyst- BCBA

The Children's Guild; Parkville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Ongoing professional development

BCBA supervision opportunities

Job summary

The Children’s Guild in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our multidisciplinary team in a therapeutic school setting. You will design and oversee behavior support systems for students with complex needs and lead ABA-based interventions.

Responsibilities include FBAs and BIPs, data-driven decision making, collaboration with IEP teams, coaching teachers, supervising RBTs, and maintaining documentation; bilingual candidates encouraged.

Qualifications

• BCBA certification in good standing preferred.
• Maryland licensure as a behavior analyst or eligibility to obtain.
• Master's degree in ABA, Special Education, Psychology, or related field.
• 2-5 years of ABA experience with autism/emotional disabilities.
• Experience conducting FBAs and developing BIPs.
• Knowledge of PBIS and trauma-informed care.
• Experience Training And Coaching Paraprofessionals Or RBTs preferred.
• Excellent data collection, analysis, and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct FBAs and develop individualized BIPs.
• Oversee ABA-based strategies across classrooms and school settings.
• Provide direct behavioral support, consultation, and coaching to teachers and paras.
• Collect, analyze, and use behavioral data to drive decisions.
• Collaborate with IEP teams to align goals with student plans.
• Support crisis prevention and PBIS initiatives.
• Train and supervise RBTs and other staff as applicable.
• Maintain accurate documentation including FBAs, BIPs, progress notes, and data summaries.
• Partner with families to extend strategies to the home.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development.

Skills

FBAs

BIPs

PBIS

Data analysis

Collaboration

Paraprofessional training

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

BCBA certification

Maryland LCBA eligibility

Job description

Now Hiring: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

The Children's Guild | Baltimore, Maryland

Are you a behavior analyst who wants to do more than manage behavior - you want to change lives?

At The Children's Guild, we believe that every child has the capacity to grow, connect, and succeed. We are looking for a skilled, compassionate Board Analyst to join our Baltimore team and provide expert behavioral support to students with complex needs in a therapeutic school environment.

Who We Are

The Children's Guild is a nonprofit organization and affiliate of TranZed Alliance - one of the most experienced child-serving organizations in the Greater Baltimore/Washington region. Our Baltimore school serves students with emotional disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, and other diverse learning needs in a trauma-informed, therapeutic setting.

Our interdisciplinary team includes special educators, therapists, social workers, school nurses, and clinicians

• all working together to support the whole child.

The Opportunity

As a Behavior Analyst, You Will Be a Key Clinical Leader Within Our Multidisciplinary Team - Designing And Overseeing Behavior Support Systems That Help Students Thrive In The Classroom And Beyond. You Will

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Oversee implementation of ABA-based strategies across classroom and school settings
• Provide direct behavioral support, consultation, and coaching to teachers and paraprofessionals
• Collect, analyze, and use behavioral data to drive decision-making and measure outcomes
• Collaborate with the IEP team to ensure behavioral goals are meaningful, measurable, and integrated into each student's plan
• Support crisis prevention and intervention in alignment with the school's PBIS framework
• Train and supervise RBTs and behavioral support staff as applicable
• Maintain accurate documentation including FBAs, BIPs, progress notes, and data summaries
• Partner with families to extend behavioral strategies to the home environment
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and school-wide PBIS initiatives

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing (preferred)
• Maryland licensure as a behavior analyst (LCBA) or eligibility to obtain (required)
• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience providing ABA services to children with autism, emotional disabilities, or related needs
• Strong experience conducting FBAs and developing and implementing BIPs
• Knowledge of PBIS, trauma-informed care, and school-based behavioral support
• Experience Training And Coaching Paraprofessionals Or RBTs Preferred
• Excellent data collection, analysis, and documentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Why The Children's Guild?

• Mission-driven culture - join a team dedicated to transforming the lives of children with the greatest needs
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Ongoing professional development in trauma-informed care, PBIS, brain-based learning, and more
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment where your expertise is valued
• Supervision opportunities for candidates pursuing BCBA certification
• Meaningful work - your behavioral expertise directly shapes student outcomes every day

Ready to Lead with Behavior Science? If you are a passionate, evidence-driven BCBA ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with complex needs, we want to hear from you.