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
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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:
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Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
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Oversee implementation of ABA-based strategies across classroom and school settings
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Provide direct behavioral support, consultation, and coaching to teachers and paraprofessionals
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Collect, analyze, and use behavioral data to drive decision-making and measure outcomes
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Collaborate with the IEP team to ensure behavioral goals are meaningful, measurable, and integrated into each student's plan
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Support crisis prevention and intervention in alignment with the school's PBIS framework
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Train and supervise RBTs and behavioral support staff as applicable
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Maintain accurate documentation including FBAs, BIPs, progress notes, and data summaries
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Partner with families to extend behavioral strategies to the home environment
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Participate in team meetings, professional development, and school-wide PBIS initiatives
✔ 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
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Mission-driven culture — join a team dedicated to transforming the lives of children with the greatest needs
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience
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Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
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Ongoing professional development in trauma-informed care, PBIS, brain-based learning, and more
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Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment where your expertise is valued
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Supervision opportunities for candidates pursuing BCBA certification
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Meaningful work — your behavioral expertise directly shapes student outcomes every day
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.
