NP Transformation - Behavior Analyst- BCBA

Now Hiring: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

The Children's Guild | Baltimore, Maryland

Are you a behavior analyst who wants to do more than manage behavior — you want to change lives?

At The Children's Guild , we believe that every child has the capacity to grow, connect, and succeed. We are looking for a skilled, compassionate Board Analyst to join our Baltimore team and provide expert behavioral support to students with complex needs in a therapeutic school environment.

Who We Are

The Children's Guild is a nonprofit organization and affiliate of TranZed Alliance — one of the most experienced child-serving organizations in the Greater Baltimore/Washington region. Our Baltimore school serves students with emotional disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, and other diverse learning needs in a trauma-informed, therapeutic setting.

Our interdisciplinary team includes special educators, therapists, social workers, school nurses, and clinicians

- all working together to support the whole child.

The Opportunity

As a Behavior Analyst , you will be a key clinical leader within our multidisciplinary team — designing and overseeing behavior support systems that help students thrive in the classroom and beyond. You will:

- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

- Oversee implementation of ABA-based strategies across classroom and school settings

- Provide direct behavioral support, consultation, and coaching to teachers and paraprofessionals

- Collect, analyze, and use behavioral data to drive decision-making and measure outcomes

- Collaborate with the IEP team to ensure behavioral goals are meaningful, measurable, and integrated into each student's plan

- Support crisis prevention and intervention in alignment with the school's PBIS framework

- Train and supervise RBTs and behavioral support staff as applicable

- Maintain accurate documentation including FBAs, BIPs, progress notes, and data summaries

- Partner with families to extend behavioral strategies to the home environment

- Participate in team meetings, professional development, and school-wide PBIS initiatives

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

✔ Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing (preferred)

✔ Maryland licensure as a behavior analyst (LCBA) or eligibility to obtain (required)

✔ Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or related field

✔ 2–5 years of experience providing ABA services to children with autism, emotional disabilities, or related needs

✔ Strong experience conducting FBAs and developing and implementing BIPs

✔ Knowledge of PBIS, trauma-informed care, and school-based behavioral support

✔ Experience training and coaching paraprofessionals or RBTs preferred

✔ Excellent data collection, analysis, and documentation skills

✔ Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, families, and interdisciplinary teams

✔ Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Why The Children's Guild?

- Mission-driven culture — join a team dedicated to transforming the lives of children with the greatest needs

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience

- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

- Ongoing professional development in trauma-informed care, PBIS, brain-based learning, and more

- Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment where your expertise is valued

- Supervision opportunities for candidates pursuing BCBA certification

- Meaningful work — your behavioral expertise directly shapes student outcomes every day

Ready to Lead with Behavior Science?

If you are a passionate, evidence-driven BCBA ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with complex needs, we want to hear from you.