NP Transformation - Behavior Analyst- BCBA

The Children's Guild; Parkville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development

BCBA supervision

Job summary

The Children's Guild in Baltimore seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead behavioral support for students with complex needs in a therapeutic school setting. You will design and oversee behavior support systems, conduct FBAs, develop BIPs, and guide classroom-based ABA strategies.

Join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, partner with families, supervise RBTs, collect data, and ensure meaningful progress through PBIS-aligned practices.

Qualifications

• 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 or emotional disabilities
• Strong experience conducting FBAs and developing BIPs
• Knowledge of PBIS and trauma-informed care in school settings
• Experience training and coaching paraprofessionals or RBTs preferred
• Excellent data collection, analysis, and documentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students and families
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

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

Skills

FBAs & BIPs

Data collection & analysis

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Family collaboration

Education

BCBA certification

Maryland LCBA eligibility

Master’s in ABA / Special Education / Psychology

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.