Behavioral Specialist in School Setting | Ellicott City, Maryland

Job Description

Job Description

Must have completed Behavior Specialist / ABA Therapy training and have a minimum 1+ years Behavior Therapy experience. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

A full-time Behavior Specialist with BCBA certification is needed to support the Early Learning Team in a school setting located in the Metro Baltimore area, specifically Ellicott City, MD. This onsite contract role runs from August 18, 2026, through June 11, 2027, with up to 37.5 hours per week. The position involves working with early childhood age groups and may include assignments across multiple schools within the district.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement behavioral interventions and strategies tailored for early childhood students
• Collaborate with educational staff to support student development
• Maintain daily, detailed logs to document activities and provide measurable reports on service effectiveness
• Engage in ongoing communication with school teams to support student success

Qualifications:

• Active BCBA licensure is required
• Experience working as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in school settings preferred
• Ability to complete necessary credentialing forms for the State of Maryland
• Strong organizational skills to manage detailed record-keeping and reporting

Location:

• Onsite work in Ellicott City, MD, within the Metro Baltimore area school district

Benefits:

• Contract position with potential for renewal based on performance
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative early childhood learning environment
• Full-time schedule that supports consistent engagement with students and staff

This opportunity targets professionals passionate about early childhood behavioral support and who hold current BCBA certification. Candidates with varying years of experience, including those new to the field, are encouraged to apply. Detailed daily reporting and adherence to state credentialing requirements are essential components of this role.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications promptly for consideration of positions presenting on April 7, 2026, for the upcoming school year.

Compensation for this position ranges from $25.50 to $65.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.