Senior Specialist: Behavioral Birth to Five

Senior Specialist: Behavioral Birth to Five Infants & Toddler Program – Glen Burnie, Maryland Job Details Job ID: 5824281 Application Deadline: Jul 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jul 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Assists teachers, principals, directors, and other school‑based staff and Central Office personnel in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of special education services related to children birth to five and students, grades kindergarten through 12, with challenging behavior and emotional disability. Provides direct intervention services to families of children from birth to five with disabilities. Provides an assessment of the behavioral challenges and emotional disabilities children with special needs may experience. Develops strategies to assist families and birth to five staff. Manages assigned caseload of children according to their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and/or Individualized Family Support Plans (IFSP). Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assists with developing, implementing and providing services related to instructional and behavioral strategies and material recommendations to meet the needs of students with challenging behavior and emotional disability in the Least Restrictive Environment. Assists with developing appropriate goals and services and participates in the evaluation of instructional and behavioral objectives to meet individual students' needs. Assists in the development, coordination, and adaptation of countywide programs for students with challenging behavior and emotional disability. Assists in planning, developing and providing professional development, training and orientation related to behavioral management and crisis intervention for students with emotional disabilities and students demonstrating challenging behavior. Assists in informing and acquainting teachers with new ideas, programs, strategies and trends in the area of behavioral intervention. Assists with the development and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP). Collaborates with other offices and individuals within AACPS that support students with challenging behaviors. Provides individual, family and group training and crisis intervention to families emotionally impacted with having a child with emotional disabilities and challenging behaviors and dealing with major disruptions. Provides technical assistance and consultation to staff around behavioral issues, family impact of having a child with special needs, working with families from a variety of cultural backgrounds, and the development of strategies to work effectively with families. Manages assigned caseload including scheduling, assessment, paperwork, attending meetings, and conducting home visits per the IEP or IFSP. Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower. Minimum Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Bachelor's Degree in social work, clinical psychology, psychology, sociology, special education or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience Three (3) years professional experience providing behavioral consultation and intervention services or teaching experience related to children with challenging behaviors and their families or in a related functional area. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics Demonstrated leadership qualities. Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with professional colleagues, staff, students, and families. Job requires in‑person provision of service, therefore punctual, regular and predictable attendance is essential. Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations. Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook and/or PowerPoint). Licenses and Certifications Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Professional Certificate appropriate to the assigned teaching content area issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) (preferred). Hold or be eligible for Special Education Certificate issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) (preferred). Hold or be eligible for Board Certified Behavior Specialist (BCBA) Certification issued by Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc (preferred). Hold or be eligible for Driver’s License (DL) Class C Non‑Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (required). Daily access to reliable transportation. Driving Requirements N/A Leadership Role N/A Physical Demands / Working Conditions The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position. Vision No special vision requirements. Work Environment Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time Noise Level Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Weight & Force Lifting and carrying requirements: None. Travel Requirements N/A Job Information Approved Date: 7/1/2024 Established Date: 3/1/2021 Title Code: D05704 Title: SPECIALIST SENIOR: BEHAVIORAL BIRTH TO FIVE Alternate Title: Senior Specialist: Behavioral Birth To Five Reports to: COORDINATOR: BIRTH TO FIVE Equal Opportunity Employer Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. For more information, contact: Anne Arundel County Public Schools Division of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io TDD View phone number on click.appcast.io or Email Recruitment. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Human Resources 2644 Riva Road Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map Disclaimer The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government‑issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education