Behavior Specialist - Transfer Position- Multiple Locations

*This position is for transfer only.
2026-361

POSITION: Behavior Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

REPORTS TO: Principal/Supervisor

SALARY: Unit I Teacher Salary Schedule

LOCATION: Various ACPS Schools, Reimbursement for travel will be

paid at the current federal mileage rate.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

• The Behavior Specialist will be responsible for providing behavioral strategies for students in general education settings. The Behavioral Specialist will help teams complete Functional Behavior Analyses and Behavior Intervention Plans and assist instructional staff when implementing individual, small group, class, or school-wide plans. The Behavior Specialist will provide coaching and mentoring for instructional staff in the areas of student behavior management, behavior planning and implementation, gathering and analyzing data, and identifying barriers to individual success in inclusive environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work or a related field. Candidates with a teaching certificate are preferred.
• Applicants should have experience in the areas of student behavior management, behavior plan development, and social skills instruction.
• Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) strongly preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist teachers and teams in the identification and development of individualized, evidence based behavioral interventions strategies.

• Facilitate team meetings for the purposes of completing Functional Behavior Assessments, designing Behavior interventions Plans, addressing classroom organization, defining social skills instruction, and including School-wide Positive Behavior Intervention strategies as part of a comprehensive behavioral approach.

• Develop specific behavior intervention plans for "at-risk" students and assist in implementation, including using appropriate resources to promote development of pro-social behavior.

• Complete all paperwork and documentation related to the implementation of behavioral goals and protocol.

• Work with students in classrooms to reach behavioral goals as determined by their educational plans.

• Collect data regarding student behaviors and monitor student progress toward behavioral goals.

• Schedule and meet with general and special educators to implement, monitor, and revise student behavior plans.

• Work in a collaborative manner with supervisors, peers, and other instructional staff to ensure student success.

• Attend student IEP meetings and contribute to the development of IEPs.

• As appropriate and requested, present professional development to administrators, teachers, and other instructional staff on behavior intervention, anger management, or other topics related to behavior strategies.

• Understand, relate, and communicate the principles of effective classroom management.
• Possess the motivation and willingness to attend all required team meetings and professional development sessions.

PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS:

• All interested in this position must complete an application located on our website at www.acpsmd.orgin the job opportunities tab.
• Questions can be directed to Dr. Wendy Main at 301-759-2082
• Applications must be received online no later than 11:59 p.m. on June 1, 2026.
• Today's Date: May 28, 2026

In accordance with state law, anyone hired who will have contact with our school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. The Board of Education of Allegany County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion or disability in matters affecting employment or the provision of service, programs or activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

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