Behavior Specialist
Benedictine · Mardela Springs, MD · 2 days ago
On-siteHealthcare$90–$105/hrFull-time
About the role
The Behavior Specialist supports school teams by developing and implementing behavior interventions that promote student success. This role collaborates with educators, families, and related service providers to assess behavioral needs, provide staff training and coaching, monitor student progress, and ensure behavior support strategies are implemented consistently to foster safe, positive learning environments.
Essential Duties
- Conduct and oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) using an interdisciplinary team approach.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior intervention strategies and positive behavior supports to promote student success and behavioral stability.
- Train, coach, and support staff in the implementation of behavior plans, crisis intervention strategies, and evidence-based behavioral practices while monitoring treatment fidelity.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret behavioral data to evaluate student progress, prepare reports, and make data-driven recommendations for program modifications.
- Provide clinical leadership and consultation by supporting Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), supervising Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) as applicable, and ensuring compliance with applicable behavioral, educational, and regulatory standards.
Benefits
As a member of the Benedictine team, you'll enjoy:
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, plus employer-matched 403(b) retirement contributions
- Professional development opportunities, including career advancement pathways, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and education assistance.
- Generous paid time off and sick leave benefits
Work Location
In person