School Behavior Specialist

Sheppard Pratt; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt School in Lanham seeks a behavior analyst-focused professional to drive assessment and intervention planning for students in the Autism program. This role involves supervising staff, coordinating with education and treatment teams, and developing evidence-based plans tailored to individual needs.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in ABA or closely related field, BCBA/LBA preferred, and 2–3 years’ experience with autism or emotional disturbances, plus strong data and Excel

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, behavioral psychology, special education or closely related field.
• BCBA and LBA preferred.
• 2–3 years’ behavior assessment and behavior management experience with children and individuals with autism or emotional disturbances.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with students, staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Complete functional behavioral assessments and behavioral intervention plans for all children in the autism program.
• Prepare Positive Behavior Support and Management Plans; train staff and update plans as needed.
• Supervise Assistant Behavior Specialist(s) and Resource Specialist(s).
• Collaborate with education and treatment teams; serve as a resource on behavior support and management.
• May work independently or under supervision by a licensed professional depending on credentials.

Skills

Behavior analysis

Communication

Psychiatric terminology

Education

Master’s degree in ABA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sheppard Pratt School in Lanham is a nonpublic special education day school providing educational, therapeutic, and daily living services to students ages 5 to 21. Our tailored programs cater to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and other health impairments, ensuring each student receives the support they need to thrive. Every aspect of our school is carefully crafted to meet the unique needs of our students. From the moment students enter our doors, they are greeted by the warm smiles of our dedicated staff and surrounded by sensory-engaging elements like bubble tables and 50-gallon fish tank.

What to expect.

• 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 benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

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.

• 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!