Behavior Intervention Technician I

Los Altos Elementary•Los Altos, CA

38d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Behaviorist and Special Education Director, implements specialized behavior management, designed by the Behaviorist or designated district personnel, to students with behavioral, physical and intellectual needs that can be related to a wide range of disabilities. The Behavior Intervention Technician I will assist in curriculum access with appropriate curriculum adaptations, monitoring non-structured times, classroom management, assist in advancing behavior with students and performing other duties as assigned, so that the student acquires as much autonomy as possible. The Behavior Intervention Technician I will, under guidance from a Behavior Intervention Technician II and/or Behaviorist, provide one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to designated students in a variety of educational settings including home, community and classroom; participate in behavior modification and management of students; assist students with and demonstrate proper physical care and hygienic needs. The Behavior Intervention Technician I will be responsible for collecting behavioral data and implementing interventions to assist students with respect to their IEP goals and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

Requirements

Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with students, staff and community
Ability to perform basic clerical work
Ability to speak clearly and effectively; follow oral and written directions
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and discussions
Ability to implement technical intervention strategies across a variety of settings and student needs
Ability to take initiative/lead during behavior crisis situations
Ability to accurately and objectively record data
Ability to independently travel to and from schools within the work day
Ability to maintain timeliness with respect to start and end times for behavior services and transitions during the day
Knowledge of positive behavior modification techniques
Minimum AA degree, BA preferred
Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver License and have access to reliable transportation for travel between the sites
Minimum one year experience working with children with disabilities and special needs, including some demonstrated experience implementing ABA programs
Successful completion of the Safety-Care Crisis Intervention course, or other equivalent de-escalation and crisis responding course that is approved by the district within 6 months of commencing employment in the position
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Assist in physical and sometimes strenuous activities with students such as lifting, weight shifting and positioning of students
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Recent Letters)
Resume

Responsibilities

Utilize ABA to implement positive behavior interventions and establishing learning systems for students to acquire new skills and behaviors
Assist in data collection and implementation of procedures as part of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and BIPs. Track behavioral data using graphs and data sheets
Assists teachers and other professional personnel by modeling instructional programming and behavior management strategies based on the principles of ABA
Recognizes and intervenes during behavioral crises by implementing behavior support plans or District-approved emergency interventions
Provides a variety of clerical and supportive tasks in maintaining records and files related to student progress
Participates in specialized professional development training by District personnel
Attends to the personal care needs of some students with physical limitations; implements health care and physical care procedures such as toileting, washing and feeding
Performs other directly related duties as assigned.

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