School Behavior Specialist

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

Job summary

The Sheppard Pratt School - Hunt Valley in Baltimore County is seeking a School Behavior Specialist for a year-round program serving students aged five to 21 with complex intellectual and behavioral disabilities. This in-person role demands a Master’s degree in ABA/related field, with BCBA/LBA preferred, and 2–3 years of behavior assessment experience.

You will conduct functional assessments, develop PBSPs, train staff, supervise colleagues, and collaborate with education and treatment teams to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, behavioral psychology, special education, or closely related field.
• BCBA and LBA credentials preferred.
• Two to three years’ behavior assessment and management experience with children and autism.
• Experience with data collection and Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete functional behavioral assessments and behavioral intervention plans for the Autism program.
• Prepare Positive Behavior Support and Management Plans; train staff and revise plans as needed.
• Supervise Assistant Behavior Specialists and Resource Specialists.
• Collaborate with education and treatment teams; support teachers, staff, and families.
• May work independently or under supervision by a licensed professional, depending on credentials.

Skills

Behavior analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data collection & analysis

Patience & empathy

Education

Master’s degree (ABA / behavioral psychology / special education)

BCBA and LBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

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.

What to expect.

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.

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

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, education and years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

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


• Work requires two to three years’ 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.

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!

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