Behavior Technician (3 Vacancies)

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, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to bend at the trunk more than the average person.
• Required to lift or move up to pounds such as to move students and equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and peripheral vision.
• Able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.
• Communicate effectively using speech and hearing.
• The job also requires vision to read goals and to read non-verbal reactions of the students.
• The job also requires sitting in small chairs, working at small tables, and the ability to carry heavy materials to and from buildings.
• The job will requires quick movement and the ability to protect self and student from physical harm using techniques taught through Safe Crisis Management.

Must be able to perform all physical interventions proficiently as taught through the Safe Crisis Management certification course.

The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds or more, such as pushing materials on a cart.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must prioritize and meet multiple demands from several people.
• The employee must be flexible and adaptable to workload and daily expectations.
• The noise level will vary depending on the daily activity but often, is moderate to very loud.
• The work environment includes inside and outside areas.
• The work environment includes exposure to sunlight; risk of being bitten by animals or insects; exposure to environmental allergens (grass, weeds, pollens, trees) and occasional exposure to solvents, degreasers, pesticides and / or herbicides.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) -

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and it does not serve to proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or changed by management.