Behavior Modification Technician, Title I / End of Year / 25-26

Overview

The behavior modification technician, under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision-making discretion related to the implementation of behavior management programs to ensure the safety, well-being, and educational success of students and working as a team member to increase the social, behavioral, and academic skills needed for success. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Act as an advocate for students by providing one-on-one and group therapy processing sessions, assessment of student\'s needs, individual behavior planning, personal goal setting, weekly follow-ups with students and other school-based supports as needed
• Observe, document, and maintain data regarding student behavior, attendance, and academic progress; evaluate student information and make recommendations as needed
• Establish rapport and working relationships with students, staff, parents, and other community agencies to promote the best possible outcome for the student in the shortest possible time frame
• Serve as a liaison between the student, parents, CMS non-traditional program / school, regular CMS schools, community agencies and other educational programs; assist students, parents, staff and community agencies in understanding CMS policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Implement behavior management programs, enabling students to acquire social and interpersonal behaviors that will enhance their academic success; assist teachers and administrators to develop current behavior management strategies
• Assist with the day-to-day discipline, discuss student concerns with appropriate school staff and community agencies, assist with coordinating activities for parents, and respond to requests for assistance and information
• Provide close supervision to students who have committed CMS code of conduct violations or law violations and have been assigned to an alternative setting
• Provide immediate practical assistance to students to increase necessary social, behavioral, and academic skills needed to be successful in home and school settings
• Implement social skill / character education curriculum; provide individual and group instruction to students regarding appropriate social skills and behaviors; proactively monitor behavior by observing and interacting with students
• Maintain accurate logs of student progress, relative behavior, and social skills development
• Assist in the identification of students who demonstrate a need for programs provided by community-based human services agencies
• Respond to calls for assistance from staff and students (both crisis and routine); diffuse and de-escalate potentially volatile situations
• Address the needs of EC students appropriately and in accordance with Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, team meetings, and pertinent in-service sessions
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Education And Experience

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