Behavior Specialist/Teen Parent

Title: Behavior Specialist/Teen Parent Department: TEACH Institute Campus Location: Arnold/Main Campus Salary Range: $30.10/hr Work Mode: This position requires a full-time in-person presence on campus or at alternative locations. Hours Per Week: 15 hrs/wk Position Type: Hourly and Temporary, Exempt Position Summary The Behavior Specialist provides support for teen parents enrolled in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) Teen Parent Education Program. Specific duties include in‑center home visits with parents, child observations and collaboration with childcare staff, facilitating monthly group seminars, liaising with center staff, teaching staff professional development, diligent record keeping and ongoing professional development. Job Duties and Responsibilities One on One Meetings with Teen Parents Meet with parents to support their parenting needs and set goals Teach parents how to track their child’s development using the CDC Milestones Collaborate with center staff to provide wrap‑around supports for parents Connect parents with career and college resources, to include AACC Child Observations Observe children in the childcare classroom weekly Use the CDC Milestones to track development and also develop activities to use during observations with children Collaborate with childcare staff to support families Monthly Parenting Seminars Facilitate group sessions on parenting topics Develop plans, gather resources Connection to Higher Education and Workforce Development Support teen parents to set goals for post‑graduation Connect center staff with AACC resources and staff Facilitate annual field trip to AACC Other Professional Responsibilities Ongoing professional development Reflective supervision with AACC staff Maintain diligent records Serve as a liaison with center staff to facilitate collaboration and address onsite needs Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Minimum of two years of relevant experience Ability to work effectively with diverse students and families Strong understanding of child development and family systems Knowledge of community parenting resources and services Ability to work independently and within a team Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and time‑management skills Proficiency in using educational technology and digital resources Preferred Qualifications Fluency in Spanish preferred Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio‑economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr AACC Dance Company