School Behavior Specialist

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sheppard Pratt School - Hunt Valley is a year‑round special education program in Baltimore County providing educational services to students ages five to 21 with complex disabilities.

As a School Behavior Specialist you will conduct functional behavioral assessments, develop behavior plans, train staff, supervise assistants, and collaborate with education and treatment teams to support students' progress.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in applied behavior analysis, behavioral psychology, special education or related field.
• BCBA and LBA preferred.
• Two to three years of behavior assessment and management experience.
• Experience with children on the autism spectrum or with emotional disturbances.
• Proficiency with computer software, including Excel and data collection/analysis.

Responsibilities

• Complete functional behavioral assessments and behavioral intervention plans for Autism program students.
• Prepare Positive Behavior Support and Management Plans; train staff on their use and revise as needed.
• Supervise Assistant Behavior Specialists and Resource Specialists assigned to the program.
• Collaborate with education and treatment teams; serve as a resource to teachers, staff, and families.
• Work with appropriate supervision by a licensed professional depending on credentials.

Skills

Behavior analysis

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in ABA / Behavioral Psychology / Special Education

Tools

Excel

Job description

Locations

SP School Hunt Valley
11201 Pepper Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21031, USA

• Professional and Mgmnt/Clinical Professionals
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SCHOO012287

Description

The Sheppard Pratt School - Hunt Valley is a year‑round special education program located in Baltimore County that provides educational services to students ages five to 21 with complex intellectual and behavioral disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder and other related disorders.

As a School Behavior Specialist 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.

Qualifications

Requires:

Work requires comprehensive knowledge of behavior analysis, psychiatric terminology and diagnoses, as well as highly developed communication skills, both oral and written – acquired through a Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, behavioral psychology, special education or a closely related field of study. BCBA and LBA preferred.

Work requires two to three years of behavior assessment and behavior management experience with children and persons with autism or emotional disturbances and experience with computer software, including Microsoft Excel and data collection and analysis.

Work requires substantial interpersonal skills sufficient to work with a wide range of students and staff members under challenging circumstances (51‑80% of the time) and to present a model of patience, warmth, and empathy.

Work requires analytical and organizational abilities sufficient to conduct behavior assessments, establish behavioral data collection methods and standards, review, analyze, and report data, and assess the need for staff training.

Work requires frequent exposure (21‑50% of the time) to mental strain while working with emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.

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