Behavior Technician-Tacoma

Check out our website at www.LilacLearningCenter.com to learn more about us Behavior Technician Job Description We are looking for curious, passionate, and ethical BTs to provide one on one special education to our students with special needs.

Our team values empathy, respect, creativity, and nerdiness to the core.

We’d love to have you as a part of our data-driven team to help speak out for those that are voiceless and teach those that learn differently.

We provide training, support, and growth to each BT to foster an environment of continuous learning and teamwork.

Will you join us in our mission to raise the standard for special education?

Duties :

• Students Implementation of skill development strategies Data collection Delivery of teaching trials  Implementation of behavior reduction protocols Follow BIP Safety Care (Physical Management)  Communication to teacher / bcba of student events Documentation Meal preparation Medication delivery Staff Support Lead Technician with indirect tasks Support teachers / BCBA Assessments Goal Drafts Facility Maintain cleanliness and organization of facility Driving company vehicles   As well as other duties as assigned.   Knowledge and Skill Requirements : Effective oral and written communication skills Effective organizational skills Good public relations skills Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team Ability to think and act autonomously in a variety of situations Ability to define and solve practical problems Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Ability to physically respond to physically active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults Follows the appropriate chain of command Responds appropriately to feedback Maintains professional boundaries Maintains student dignity   Education Requirements GED or High School Diploma   Experience Preferences Effective history of working with children K-12 Effective history of working with individuals with severe behavior   Physical requirements Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time Must be able to sit, stand, climb, walk, balance, lift 50 pounds, push / pull 50 pounds, carry 50 lbs, grasp, reach, handle, stoop / crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, and smell regularly   Defined as : Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• This job requires the ability to run and walk for a minimum of 5 minutes, escort a student for a minimum of 5 minutes, and be able to climb a six foot fence.
• This position must be able to respond quickly to active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5 to 22.
• Physical response may include evasion, and / or performing approved escorts, holds, and restraints to maintain student and staff safety.

These activities may require the ability to run, use of arms in deflecting, restraining, or holding for periods of time with a moderate to high level of force, use of torso and hips to balance or hold, and ability to kneel and rise, or lie on the ground and rise swiftly and safely.   Other requirements Criminal background clearance or formal exception Valid / Active driver’s license with a clean driving record and verified auto insurance   Equipment Used Children’s toys and educational materials Office equipment including copy machine, laptop, ipad, and phone Hand tools including hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and painting supplies Kitchen appliances including oven, airfryer, and dishwasher Cleaning equipment including mop, vacuum, and handhelds   Working Environment Noise Conditions :

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We work hard to support staff and enjoy the work Full time benefits include :

Food Handler's Card (required within 90 days of hire) Preferred Qualifications :

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