Behavior Specialist $1,000 Hiring Incentive (LEAP-Greenspring Campus)
Company: Kennedy Krieger Institute
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 16, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview:The Behavior Specialist works in coordination with
classroom, Mental Health/Clinical, and Related Services staff to
provide Behavioral Services to students. Under the supervision of
the Manager, Behavioral Services or Director, Psychological and
Behavioral Services, the incumbent will serve as case manager for
the behavioral programming of individual students and will have
primary responsibility in the development and implementation of
Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP). This position will facilitate
and document the development of the BIP, as well as conduct and
document Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), provide staff
training, and monitor the efficacy of the BIP through data
collection and graphing. The incumbent will also develop and
implement crisis management procedures and the provision of
behavioral support in the classroom. At the Lifeskills and
Education for Students with Autism and Pervasive Behavioral
Challenges ( LEAP ) Program, our mission is to ensure each of our
students gains the independence and skills necessary to fully
participate in school, community, workplace, and home life. Our
specialized autism program is a nonpublic special education day
program approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. We
offer a range of educational and therapeutic services for students
with complex academic, communication, social, and behavioral needs.
Our program emphasizes the development of lifelong skills through
an active approach to learning, including participation in
community and work-based learning opportunities that allow them to
apply skills outside of the classroom.Responsibilities:Conduct
Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA). This includes the
collection of data through interview, logs, and direct observation.
Act as Behavior Resource Case Manager to coordinate team input on
FBA. Write FBA reports and present at teams, including
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.Develop Behavior
Intervention Plans (BIP) for students on caseload. Update BIPs as
needed to ensure compliance with all regulations and school
procedures.Initiate and monitor data collection systems related to
student behavior. Summarize, graph, and analyze data. Share data
with classroom teams.Train classroom staff in the implementation of
BIPs and data collection systems. Monitor fidelity of
implementation.Provide ongoing monitoring of progress on behavioral
goals. Produce quarterly progress reports, annual summaries, aide
justifications/fade plans, FBA reports and BIPs. Attend and present
at IEP meetings.Coordinate and implement responses to behavioral
crises as part of school-wide crisis management
procedures.Facilitate and implement the school-wide positive
behavioral interventions and supports system.As required by school
procedures, complete all necessary documentation of contacts with
parents, transportation providers, and other agencies.Conduct
in-service trainings as needed. When certified, conduct
Professional Crisis Management (PCM)Where appropriate, provide
consultation to local school system transportation staff regarding
behavior management on the bus. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS:
Keywords: Kennedy Krieger Institute, Lower Merion , Behavior Specialist $1,000 Hiring Incentive (LEAP-Greenspring Campus), Other , Baltimore, Pennsylvania
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