Please not do apply unless you meet the following criteria. If you don't meet these criteria and feel you would be a good fit, please email a resume to [email protected]
-At least 1 year in current position.
-Direct experience as a Behavior Specialist in a school setting.
-Minimum of Bachelor's degree.

Organizational Summary

Gateway Maryland is a well-established, private, non-profit organization located in Baltimore, Maryland that offers a multitude of services to individuals of all ages with communication disorders and disabilities. Our mission is to help connect people to their worlds through our Language Access, Inclusion, Education, Hearing Health, and Speech-Language Pathology programming.

Gateway Maryland is a leader in communication services in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. We offer a wide array of services for those with communication differences and/or disorders and operate a school for children with communication disorders. We are well recognized within the non-profit sector for our work in this community by the media, opinion leaders, and the general public, and we have established ourselves as one of the most prestigious resource centers in our field.

Position Summary

The Behavior Specialist will work with classroom staff to implement behavior treatment plans or behavior intervention plans (BIPs) written by the BCBA. The Behavior Specialist will support the implementation of the treatment plan or behavior intervention plan (BIP) by creating behavior support materials, responding to behavior support calls, supporting 1:1/IA staff as requested, and entering behavior data. This position will provide direct support for students when needed.

Key Success Factors

• Superior ability to prioritize and focus in a fast-paced environment.
• Co-operative team player.
• Enjoys engaging and interacting with a variety of people.
• Embraces change and complexity.
• Appreciates accountability.
• Positive communication skills with students, staff, and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Endorses Gateway Maryland’s mission and vision.
• Understands and demonstrates components of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in order to implement programs and provide support to classroom staff.
• Monitors and models data collection systems related to student behavior; graphs data to share with BCBAs/Behavior Specialists for analysis.
• Implements individual treatment plans for students, including Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), based on plans developed by the BCBA.
• Collects data to monitor the progress and effectiveness of the individualized treatment plan.
• Provides regular written and/or verbal progress updates on treatment goals to BCBA.
• Provides behavior support for classroom staff and collaborates with special educators to support students.
• Provides support to 1:1/IAs on behavior intervention plans as written by the BCBA.
• Completes written fidelity checks for school staff implementing BIPs and behavior supports.
• Supports the BCBA with training school staff on implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Participates in team meetings, training workshops, and professional development sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators

• Motivated to implement 1:1 behavioral change principles with a variety of student profiles.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Integration into the team.
• Ability to work independently in an occasionally stressful environment.
• Demonstration of evolving technical and communication skills.
• On-time delivery of student reports and data collections.
• Exceptional attendance record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Education, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field.
• Completed Master’s degree or enrolled in a Master’s program in ABA.
• Experience working with children, specifically those with disabilities and special communication needs in a school environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to model behavior intervention implementation for staff.
• Ability to receive performance feedback in the moment and in a structured forum for professional growth and clinical skill-building.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven endeavors toward professional growth and learning.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Suite
• A minimum of two years relevant experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 50 lbs.; sit, stand, or bend for long periods of time.

This job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, HASA reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties, and to assign other duties as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21215: Relocate before starting work (Required)