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 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 Gateway School for children with communication related disorders and/or autism. 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/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.
• 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 ongoing monitoring and providing feedback to staff who implement behavior-analytic interventions.
• Meets with and onboards new 1:1/RBTs on behavior intervention plans for case load.
• Meets weekly with assigned classroom special educators to collaborate.
• 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 50 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 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, Gateway Maryland reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties, and to assign other duties as necessary. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have in a school setting (K-12)? Do you have a master's degree in Behavior Analysis or related fields? (Required) Do you hold a current BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board? (Required) Are you experienced in both conducting FBAs and developing/implementing BIPS? (Required)

License/Certification:

Maryland LBA (Required)

Work Location:

In person