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Behavior Associate (Southern Maryland Campus-California, MD)

CompanyKennedy Krieger Institute
LocationCalifornia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 1, 2026
About The Company
We provide assessment and treatment on an outpatient basis at our facilities at Broadway and Triad, at schools and in-home, as well as consultation services to hospitals and other community-based programs. Our inpatient programs, the Neuro-Behavioral Unit and Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program serve as models of treatment in a medical setting. We are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for children, families, their support systems and their communities through assessment, treatment, parent training, educational and consultative services.
About the Role

Overview

The Behavior Associate will support Classroom, Behavioral Services, and Mental Health/Clinical Staff. This includes the training and implementation of crisis management strategies, which reflect knowledge of the range of disabilities treated in the school. Additionally, the incumbent assists the Behavioral Services Case Managers with the implementation and documentation of behavioral supports, including Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and school-wide positive behavioral supports and interventions in concert with teaching staff and the members of the Mental Health team.

 

Southern Maryland Campus of Kennedy Krieger School Program s serves students in grades K-8 who are working toward a high school diploma and students aged 5-21 who are seeking a certificate of completion.

We are a nonpublic special education day program. We operate on an 11-month program schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Provide programmatic classroom coverage as needed and assigned by their supervisor. 
  • Respond to behavioral crises as part of school-wide crisis management procedures.
  • Implement behavioral goals and objectives for individual students as stated in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). 
  • Implement appropriate behavior management strategies and protocols for students.
  • Use appropriate documentation materials and maintain appropriate records on students. Assist school staff with proper and accurate documentation including through the school incident reporting system.
  • Provide support and oversight in the school’s resource areas including through behavioral supports, documentation, and ensuring that Kennedy Krieger school program policies and procedures are maintained at all times. Maintain a safe and orderly environment in the resource areas.
  • Assist Behavioral Services Case Managers in classrooms with functional behavioral assessments (FBA), behavior intervention plan (BIP) conception, implementation (including coordinating acquisition or development of materials necessary to implement protocols), and maintenance.
  • Assist Behavioral Services Case Managers with writing reports, graphing data, and providing documentation of FBAs and BIPs.
  • Review the collection of data for evaluation of effective classroom practice. Assist with the collection and review of necessary documentation for Therapeutic Behavioral Aide billing.
  • Provide Behavioral Services Case Managers and Administration with summarized program data as requested.
  • Maintain communication with the clinical department and administrators regarding all issues pertaining to students on caseload.
  • Assist Behavioral Services Case Managers and Supervisors with behavior and crisis management training and in-service training.

    • Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Must achieve, possess, and maintain certification in Professional Crisis Management (PCM) within the timeline established by the department. The department will provide a limited amount of certification opportunities. Individuals may obtain and provide documented evidence of required certification from an external provider.
    • Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
    • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred.

     

    EDUCATION:

    • High school diploma or GED required.
    • Associate’s degree in education, special education, or related area preferred.

     

    EXPERIENCE:

    Minimum one year of experience working with children with developmental disabilities is required.

     

    Minimum pay range

    USD $16.44/Hr.

    Maximum pay range

    USD $26.13/Hr.
    Key Skills
    Behavior ManagementCrisis ManagementProfessional Crisis Management (PCM)CPRFunctional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs)Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)Behavioral Data CollectionData AnalysisDocumentation and RecordkeepingClassroom SupportPositive Behavioral SupportsStaff TrainingCommunicationDevelopmental Disabilities Support
    Categories
    EducationHealthcareSocial ServicesSecurity & Safety
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    Provide classroom and resource-area support, implement student behavior plans and crisis-management procedures, and help maintain a safe, orderly school environment. Assist Behavioral Services Case Managers with assessments, intervention plans, data collection and reporting, billing documentation, and staff training.
    📋Job Type
    other
    💰Salary Range
    $16 - $26
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    61
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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