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 Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 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 BCBA, 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
What We're Looking For
✔ Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing (required)
✔ 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.
Professional Field
Behavior Analysis
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