What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Behavior Specialist (Sheppard Pratt School- Lanham) position at Sheppard Pratt?
Sheppard Pratt School in Lanham is a nonpublic special education day school providing educational, therapeutic, and daily living services to students ages 5 to 21 with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and other health impairments.
Read more about the program, here.
What can you expect?
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a collaborative learning environment by providing behavior programming and implementation for the students in our care.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the timely completion of Individualized Education Program (IEP) documentations such as goals, The Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), progress notes, and data summaries.
- Serving as a resource to treatment teams including teachers, staff, and families regarding behavior support and management.
- Supervising and providing mentorship to assistant behavior specialist(s) and/or resource specialists assigned to the school.
Depending upon your credentials and licensure, this work may be done independently or under the supervision of a licensed professional.
The school operates on a year-round schedule, with ample breaks built in including:
- Major Federal holidays
- Spring break – 1 week
- Two summer breaks – 3 weeks total
- Winter holiday – 1 week
What you’ll get from us
At Sheppard Pratt School in Lanham, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment to ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
- Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Complimentary employee assistance program.
What we need from you
- A master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, behavioral psychology, special education, or closely related field of study.
- At least 3 years of related experience.
- One of the following licensures is preferred:
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
