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NP Transformation - Behavior Analyst- BCBA

BCBAFull-Time

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$85k-$120k

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Transformation Academy - Baltimore, MD, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $85000.00 - $120000.00Salary, 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 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 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: 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 Qualifications: What We're Looking For 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 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavior Analyst will design and oversee behavior support systems, including conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing Behavior Intervention Plans. They will also provide direct support, coaching to staff, and collaborate with the IEP team to ensure meaningful behavioral outcomes for students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and a Master's degree in a relevant field. Additionally, 2–5 years of experience in providing ABA services and eligibility for Maryland licensure as a behavior analyst (LCBA) are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data analysisCrisis interventionIEP collaboration

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Maryland, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$107k (42 salary observations; 90 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (692 salary observations; 1,825 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% are remote, 26% have no call, 92% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,550 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.