Behavior Specialist/BCBA - Intensive Needs Program at The Maryland School for the Blind – Baltimore, Maryland

SUMMARY: With supervision and support, provides behavioral services to individual students as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, within MSB’s Intensive Program.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Essential Functions:

1. Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and works with IEP teams to develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP); provides IEP teams with consultation and training regarding implementation of the BIP.

2. Monitors the integrity of BIP implementation and data collection.

3. Maintains records, participates in interdisciplinary teams, and attends designated meetings.

4. Provides consultation and support to students, staff, parents, and community-based professionals.

Marginal Functions:

1. Performs additional duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS:

Equipment Used: Selected test materials, stop watch/timers, personal computer/laptop, telephone, walkie-talkie.

Performance Standard: Must consistently demonstrate clinical competence in all areas of performance within the Ethical Code for Behavior Analysts.

Work Environment: Multiple indoor and occasional outdoor environments, on and off campus, with a variety of sound, lighting, and temperature conditions.

Work Schedule: 35 daytime hours per week. Additional time may be required for job completion. Flextime scheduling may occur. This position has an annual 11-month schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, skills, and general abilities:

1. Masters or Doctoral degree in ABA, psychology, or special education.

2. Board certified Behavior Analyst (preferred) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (preferred). Candidates actively working toward BCBA certification with applicable experience will be considered.

3. Must possess and maintain certification as a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of Maryland (or obtain upon BCBA certification).

4. Must have completed applicable Supervisor training through the BACB in order to supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (or complete upon BCBA certification).

5. Comprehensive knowledge of conducting and interpreting results of Functional Behavior Assessments and Functional Analyses.

6. Comprehensive knowledge of data collection, functional assessment, and behavior modification techniques.

7. General knowledge of normal and abnormal human development, including a general knowledge of the impact of children's psychosocial problems on learning and classroom behavior.

8. Experience working with complex learners, including those with significant cognitive disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other comorbid conditions impacting learning, communication, and behavior.

9. Familiarity with current research and directions in Applied Behavior Analysis specific to assent-based strategies, trauma-informed care, and the treatment of severe problem behavior.

10. Basic computer skills related to common office functions (e.g. email, online searches, using Microsoft Office).

11. Flexibility with regard to daily routine, caseload, and responsibilities.

After the six months in this position, the employee will have:

1. General knowledge of: visual impairment/blindness relative to testing and social-emotional development; behavioral management techniques used with students with multiple disabilities; IDEA regulations and service implications; MSB policies and procedures.

2. Basic knowledge of MSDE regulations regarding the provision of psychological services.

3. CPR/First Aid Certification.

4. Safety Care Trainer Training and/or Specialist Training completed.

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