Behavior Technician

Special Education Behavior Technician

Behavior Technicians work under the supervision of Intervention/Behavior Specialists and School Social Workers. Behavior Technicians provide support to a specific student within the student's assigned classroom or program. The support provided by this position is to facilitate implementation of a student's Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and assist the student in learning more socially acceptable behaviors. Behavior Technicians will model for district staff the implementation of specifically identified interventions. They will provide ongoing feedback and coaching to staff, with the intent to decrease this level of support and move to gradual release of responsibility for BIP implementation to building and district staff. The Behavior Technician will take direction from the Intervention Specialist and School Social Worker, and will report to the Principal of Creekside Learning Center and the Director of Special Education.

Behavior Technicians demonstrate an intuitive sense for addressing challenging behavior in a positive manner. They demonstrate the ability to understand the function of behaviors, how adult behavior influences student behavior and student behavior influences adult behavior. They are able to consistently follow a student's specific Behavior Intervention Plan in a one-to-one, small group or classroom setting. They model for district staff the implementation of specifically-identified interventions, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching to staff. They are willing to be trained in crisis prevention techniques and physical intervention, and perform approved physical intervention techniques when required. They are capable of understanding the vital role of de-escalation strategies, and knowing when and how to use them. They understand the intent of a BIP and the interventions, and ask for clarification when needed. They demonstrate flexibility and the ability to take verbal direction. They reflect on and utilize feedback to increase intervention effectiveness. They are respectful of student, parents and staff at all levels, and works well in a team and for the dignity for the student. They are able to travel to local districts to train support staff and support the students as they transition back to their districts. They utilize an established communication process. They have excellent organizational skills, are punctual, and demonstrate strict adherence to confidentiality requirements.

Employment Date: Immediately pending Board approval and successful completion of employee entrance physical, drug screening and background checks.

Employment Type: Non-union, at-will position, 32.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday

Work Schedule: School year 187 work day calendar

Work Day: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Salary Range: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour dependent on experience and credentials

Benefits: Non-Union, Employee Fringe Benefits including Single Subscriber Medical Insurance