Job detail
Behavior Specialist (Powder Mill Campus-Beltsville, MD)
Kennedy Krieger Institute
OTHER
Posted 3/27/2026
Location
Beltsville, Maryland
Salary
$22 - $29 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The behavior specialist serves as the case manager for student behavioral programming, primarily responsible for developing and implementing behavior intervention plans (Bips) after conducting functional behavioral assessments (Fbas). This role involves training staff, monitoring plan efficacy through data collection, and implementing crisis management procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must obtain and maintain professional crisis management (Pcm) and cpr certifications, with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. A minimum of two years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities is mandatory, and rbt or bcaba certification is preferred.
bachelor degreeCase ManagementCPR CertificationData AnalysisStaff TrainingConsultationData CollectionBehavioral SupportCrisis ManagementBehavior Intervention PlansFunctional Behavioral AssessmentsIEP MeetingsGraphingProfessional Crisis ManagementPositive Behavioral Interventions and SupportsFidelity Monitoring