Behavior Specialist - Baltimore, Maryland, United States
1 day ago
Job description
Overview
Currently offering $1,000 Hiring Incentive
The Behavior Specialist works in coordination with classroom, Mental Health/Clinical, and Related Services staff to provide Behavioral Services to students. Under the supervision of the Manager, Behavioral Services or Director, Psychological and Behavioral Services, the incumbent will serve as case manager for the behavioral programming of individual students and will have primary responsibility in the development and implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP).
This position will facilitate and document the development of the BIP, as well as conduct and document Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), provide staff training, and monitor the efficacy of the BIP through data collection and graphing. The incumbent will also develop and implement crisis management procedures and the provision of behavioral support in the classroom.
At the Lifeskills and Education for Students with Autism and Pervasive Behavioral Challenges ( LEAP ) Program , our mission is to ensure each of our students gains the independence and skills necessary to fully participate in school, community, workplace, and home life.
Our specialized autism program is a nonpublic special education day program approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.
We offer a range of educational and therapeutic services for students with complex academic, communication, social, and behavioral needs. Our program emphasizes the development of lifelong skills through an active approach to learning, including participation in community and work-based learning opportunities that allow them to apply skills outside of the classroom.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA). This includes the collection of data through interview, logs, and direct observation. Act as Behavior Resource Case Manager to coordinate team input on FBA. Write FBA reports and present at teams, including Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
- Develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for students on caseload. Update BIPs as needed to ensure compliance with all regulations and school procedures.
- Initiate and monitor data collection systems related to student behavior. Summarize, graph, and analyze data. Share data with classroom teams.
- Train classroom staff in the implementation of BIPs and data collection systems. Monitor fidelity of implementation.
- Provide ongoing monitoring of progress on behavioral goals. Produce quarterly progress reports, annual summaries, aide justifications/fade plans, FBA reports and BIPs. Attend and present at IEP meetings.
- Coordinate and implement responses to behavioral crises as part of school-wide crisis management procedures.
- Facilitate and implement the school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports system.
- As required by school procedures, complete all necessary documentation of contacts with parents, transportation providers, and other agencies.
- Conduct in-service trainings as needed. When certified, conduct Professional Crisis Management (PCM)
- Where appropriate, provide consultation to local school system transportation staff regarding behavior management on the bus.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in psychology, behavior analysis, special education or related field required.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum pay range
USD $45,073.00/Yr.
Maximum pay range
USD $75,608.00/Yr.
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