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Specialist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Baltimore County Public Schools

Baltimore, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$92,235–$148,354 Per Year
SKILLS
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Analysis Skills, Behavioral Intervention, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Functional Analysis, Leadership, Military, Office Equipment, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Retirement Plan, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Special Education, Staff Training, Strategic Planning, Student Conduct, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Baltimore, MD
POSTED
Today
Job Description

Provides advice, consultation, and guidance regarding student behavior issues. Collects, organizes, and analyzes data that assists with the development of individualized programming for students. Supports school teams with using behavioral intervention strategies supported by the principals of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). Provides professional development to personnel supporting students in need of ABA supports. Ensures that all initiatives support the system-wide goals identified in systems strategic plan. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
  • Conducts descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments, including functional assessments, and provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results. Designs and supervises behavior analytic interventions.
  • Effectively develops and implements appropriate assessment and intervention methods for use in a range of cases. Models for staff effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and designs and delivers professional development in behavior analysis.
  • Supervises the work of staff who implement behavior analytic interventions. Provides training to parents and/or other primary caregivers to provide additional instruction in the home and community environments.
  • Trains staff in gathering and analyzing baseline data, in-treatment /progress data, and post-treatment data to measure the effectiveness of interventions. Conducts inter-observer agreement sessions to insure that data is being tracked with fidelity. Assists with developing visual representations of data.
  • Meets and collaborates with various administrative teams, academic teams, and teachers regarding the behavioral needs of students receiving special education services. Identifies appropriate strategies and interventions. Participation in IEP meetings. Assists in the development of IEPs for students who require the support of the BCBA.
Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree.
  • Three years of professional experience working with students receiving emotional and behavioral supports.
Licenses and Certificates:
  • Possession of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is required.
  • Possession of a valid Behavior Analyst License by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists is required.
  • Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate or Professional License in the area of special education is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Thorough knowledge of compliance with federal and state mandates including mediation and due process procedures.
  • Knowledge of support services and training for schools' staff, state legislation for students with disabilities, and services to students with hearing, vision, physical, speech-language, cognitive, emotional, and learning disabilities.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of applied behavioral analysis.
  • Skill in conducting applied behavioral analysis.
  • Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstration of strong leadership, communication, and human relations skills.
  • Possession of technology competency (e.g., database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications); skill and experience in data analysis and application.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally performed at the office building level. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.

GRADE: OPE Grade 08

SALARY: $92,235 - $148,354

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at:

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll

OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at

This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937).

Application Instructions:

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
  • Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
  • Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
  • Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
  • You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:
  • Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
  • Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency:
  • Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at
Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
  • Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
  • If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
  • Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.
  • Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
  • All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
  • Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.


Contact Information

Susan Stansbury, Director Staffing & Licensure

443-809-7874

sstansbury@bcps.org

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