Board Certified Behavior Supervisor

ABOUT US

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers page. Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!

ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before you begin, please read the position description below carefully and review our application instructions. Be sure your application reflects experience and education to meet any minimum qualifications listed on the job description. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. More details about application requirements are found below.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

Job Posting End Date:

08-22-2025

Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site.

DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of an Instructional Facilitator, Special Education, the Board-Certified Behavior Supervisor works closely with Department of Special Education staff including Registered Behavior Technicians, teachers, administrators, curriculum staff and families to provide instructional support for students with disabilities to support a learning community where we expand opportunities and access, remove barriers, and foster an inclusive environment as per the HCPSS Strategic Plan Mission.

This position is funded for the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 through the Consolidated Local Implementation Grant (CLIG). The CLIG is a non-competitive grant, designated as a single mechanism through which local jurisdictions receive grants of federal and State funds to implement local early intervention programs in compliance with federal and State regulations, policies, and procedures. Continuation of employment beyond June 30, 2026 is contingent upon continuation of funding.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Certification/Licensure:

• Hold a current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and have completed the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) 8-Hour Supervision Training required to supervise Registered Behavior Technicians.

Experience:

• Two years of experience designing and implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming, conducting data analyses, and training and supervising staff which may include Registered Behavior Technicians.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or a behavioral science field to include psychology and other subjects related to the field of behavioral science.

• Graduate degree or post graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis.

• Experience providing direct services aligned with ABA to persons with disabilities, ages birth through 21, within a public education setting.

• Experience providing professional development, facilitating workshops, and/or teaching at the university level.

• Experience in a leadership role or successful completion of leadership courses/training.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

• Coordinates individualized instructional and behavioral programs for students with Individual Educa