Behavior Specialist (LEAP-Greenspring Campus)

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.
• Cook up 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.
• When required by school procedures, complete all necessary documentation of contacts with parents, transportation providers, and other agencies.
• Conduct in-service trainings as needed.
• Where certified, conduct Professional Crisis Management (PCM).
• Provide consultation to local school system transportation staff regarding behavior management on the bus.

Qualifications

• Must achieve, possess, and maintain certification in Professional Crisis Management (PCM) within the timeline established by the department.
• The department will provide a limited amount of certification opportunities.
• Individuals may obtain and provide documented evidence of required certification from an external provider.
• Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, behavior analysis, special education or related field required.
• Experience: Minimum two years of experience with children with developmental disabilities is required.
• Experience with individuals with autism and/or behavioral challenges is preferred.

Pay

Minimum pay range: USD $21.66/Hr.

Maximum pay range: USD $36.35/Hr.