Behavior Technician

Join EVSC as a Behavior Technician

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives? If so, we invite you to become part of our school corporation! Why Choose EVSC?

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Join us in our mission to educate, inspire, and empower. Together, we can build a brighter future one student at a time. We are Better Together! Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career that truly matters!

Position Details: EVSC Behavior Technicians work throughout the school year, beginning one day before school starts and ending on the last day of school. Enjoy your summers off! The schedule is five days per week at 7.25 hours per day and follows the EVSC School Board of Trustees approved school calendar. This includes 29 paid holidays throughout the school year! This position will begin in the 26-27 school year. Additionally, Behavior Technicians follow a salary schedule that provides an annual increase every year.

Salary: Year hourly rate 1 $18.73 2 $19.72 3 $20.72 4 $21.70 5 $22.71 6 $23.29 7 $23.88 8 $24.46 9 $25.05 10 $25.64 11 $26.22 12 $26.80 Annual, incremental pay increases are given for each year of service with the EVSC in this role.

Benefits: EVSC offers four Anthem medical insurance plans. You can select a plan that is best for you. Single medical, dental and vision insurance are provided with this position. Employees may pay the additional cost to add family members. Click here to view the rates for each plan. If elected, insurance coverage begins the first of the month following the successful completion of a 30-day probationary period. Employees enrolled in an EVSC medical insurance plan are eligible to use any of the three EVSC Health & Wellness Centers. The health clinics provide primary care services, generic prescription medications, physicals, health screenings, and labs; all at NO COST to the employee or covered family member. EVSC employees have access to the EVSC Wee Care Learning Centers. The Wee Care program provides a quality early learning experience for employees' children as young as six weeks through age five at a special employee rate. This position will automatically be enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF) through the state of Indiana, which includes a defined benefit (Pension) as well as an Annuity Savings Account (ASA). Employees may also participate in a 403(b) Plan. Enrolling in the 403(b) plan allows employees to save for their retirement by making a pre-tax salary deferral contributions to the Plan. Eligible employees may enroll in the EVSC group life insurance and long term disability plans. EVSC also offers a variety of voluntary insurance products through American Fidelity. EVSC offers a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It is a confidential, voluntary service that provides professional counseling and referral services designed to help employees and their family members with personal, job or family-related matters.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Additionally, all new employees are required to complete required online professional development within 60 days of employment.

Summary: Supports teaching staff in providing delegated components of a student's function-based behavior plan and/or behavior intervention plan as defined in an IEP, recording student behavior, as well as provides direct support in developing and ensuring a safe, supportive and positive learning environment for all students and staff. The behavior technician may provide academic instruction under the supervision of the lead teacher.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned. Actively supervise students with intensive behavioral needs, throughout the school day including classroom and non classroom activities. Demonstrate proficiency and skill in providing support to students including but not limited to; CR-PBIS practices, de-escalation, teaching and practicing positive coping skills and self-regulation, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills. Support students by proficiently utilizing CR-PBIS practices, de-escalation, teaching and practicing positive coping skills and self-regulation, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills. Assist teacher and administration in routine classroom operation, i.e., academic support, PE class, etc. Follows all EVSC policies and procedures as it relates to Safe Crisis Management. Proficiently perform the tools and procedures as outlined in Safe Crisis Management when necessary. Collect student level data under the supervision of the SEL specialist or teacher of record. Once certified, is responsible for maintaining professional development, credentialing, and practice in Safe Crisis Management and EVSC Behavior Technician certification. Obtain EVSC medication administration certification. Enter data into tracker. Maintain good attendance. Other duties as assigned.

Job Specific Skills and Abilities: Ability to work effectively with students who have intensive behavioral, social, emotional, and/or cognitive needs. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board of school trustees' policies. Ability to apply theoretical and research based knowledge to student's individual and classroom program. Ability to react to changes in temperament quickly and effectively. Ability to work effectively with a variety of students. Ability to prioritize work demands and continually change schedule. Ability to de-escalate conflicting situations. Proficiency in use of Safe Crisis Management.

Essential Skills and Abilities: Work collaboratively with EVSC employees, vendors and community partners in a teamwork-driven environment Strive to be innovative in continuously improving processes for district-wide success Provide excellent service in all forms of communication with a results-oriented customer-driven focus Successful in working effectively and efficiently in a high pressure, time-sensitive environment Ability to internally motivate, think critically, and initiate strategic improvement Exude a positive and dependable work ethic Highly organized with attention to detail

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise students. Supervise interns when assigned.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: (A) Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; or (B) obtained an associate's degree (or higher) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be able to pass the EVSC behavior technician certification, with at least 80% mastery, including demonstrating proficiency in all tested components of Safe Crisis Management, including seated kneeling.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general written material, professional journals, and state and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, behavior plans, behavior goals, correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, parents or general public. The job requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech and hearing.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to score and interpret rating scales. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardization does not exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to generalize behavior principles to a specific situation. Ability to assess antecedents and postcedents as part of a student's function based behavior plan or behavior intervention plan.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee shall be required to lift students and reach with arms and hands. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, see, talk or hear. Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle