BCBA/Behavior Specialist

Organizational Summary

Gateway 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 give hope, change lives, and build connections for Marylanders through our special education, speech therapy, audiology, and sign language programs. Gateway School is a Maryland State Department of Education approved non-public special education school.

Position Summary

The Behavior Specialist/BCBA will plan, oversee, implement, and train staff on skill acquisition and/or behavior reduction programs for children with special needs, including but not limited to autism. This individual will also provide support and professional learning to staff, parents, and caregivers in appropriate behavior intervention techniques. The Behavior Specialist/BCBA will collaborate with special educators to support classrooms and use proactive behavior management strategies to create a learning environment for the student to meet with success.

Key Success Factors

• Superior ability to prioritize and focus in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates leadership and professionalism.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills with staff, families, and students.
• Aligns daily practice with COMAR regulations and the BACB regulations.
• Train, provide feedback and support school staff in the implementation of students’ BIPs and effective intervention plans.
• Collaborate as a member of an interprofessional team to program for students.

Responsibilities

• Plans and oversees the development and implementation of programs, policies, and best practices related to instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Serves as a member of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to share assessment information and assists in developing behavioral goals and objectives for students with behavioral difficulties.
• Performs Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and develops Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) with IEP teams for students.
• Supervises, trains, and provide ongoing monitoring and feedback to staff who implement behavior-analytic interventions. 
• Meets with and onboards new 1:1/RBTs on behavior intervention plans for case load.
• Meets with and onboards new 1:1/RBTs on behavior intervention plans for case load.
• Evaluates effectiveness of the behavior intervention plan by means of direct observation, analyzing data, and making necessary adjustments and updates to optimize student progress.
• Develops and maintains communication with parents and caregivers regarding progress of students in collaboration with the special educator/case manager. 
• Provides updates on student goals and provides detailed notes regarding progress of students.
• Maintains strict confidentiality per HIPAA and FERPA regulations and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field required.
• Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (preferred).
• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in the state of MD (preferred).
• Experience working with children, especially those with special communication needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Evidence of ability to work effectively with people, parents, staff, and various community and professional groups.
• Ability to provide a good verbal speech and language model.
• Proven endeavors towards professional growth and learning.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 25 lbs; sit, stand, or bend for long periods of time.

Why work for Gateway School?

• Small caseload
• 10 weeks off built into school calendar + paid time off
• $1000 reimbursement annually for CEUs
• 37.5 hour work week
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• 403b with matching opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

· 403(b) matching

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Vision insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA and DCA)

· Life & Disability Insurance

· Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance

· Legal, Identity Theft and Pet Insurance

· Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

· Credit Union membership

· Employee Assistance Program

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• working in a school setting: 2 years (Preferred)
• School or pediatric clinical: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Maryland LBA (Preferred)
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person