Behavior Intervention Technician

KIPP DC•Washington, DC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP DC is looking for a dynamic, committed and flexible Behavior Intervention Technician to become part of our vibrant educational community. The KIPP DC Behavior Intervention Technician will do whatever it takes to improve student achievement and ensure that students are progressing on their individual goals. KIPP DC Behavior Intervention Technicians are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, interventions that are data driven. KIPP DC staff approach work with a sense of possibility and see challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving. KIPP DC gives its students an intensive foundation in the core academic subjects with an emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for success in school and in life. The KIPP DC community holds itself to high standards, cognizant that success can be achieved by all, regardless of challenging circumstances, through teamwork, tenacity and focused dedication.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Advanced Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Science, Education or related field (preferred)
Three or more years of teaching in special education/behavior intervention experience in a PK-12 school (preferred)
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) or documented advanced level experience/training in this field
Ability to conduct and interpret functional behavioral assessments (FBA) in the development of effective behavior intervention plans (BIP)
Experience creating and managing FBAs and BIPs

Responsibilities

Demonstrate positive, collaborative problem-solving orientation with students, parents and guardians, educators, administrators, community members, and colleagues
Work collaboratively with staff to identify students and classes with behavior support needs using school-wide data
Provide core services including: prevention, consultation, intervention, assessment, and counseling. Services include, but are not limited to, conducting observations, collecting data, reviewing student records, conferring with teachers and parents, interviewing students, conducting functional assessments, counseling (individual and group), planning behavior interventions, and conducting in-services and professional development. These core services are adapted to the particular needs of each student, situation, and setting
Serve in a consultative role with designated personnel to offer prevention and intervention strategies related to learning and behavioral problems of students; and provide consultation on an on-going basis to teachers, parents, and other school personnel to resolve students’ learning and behavioral problems
Provide group and individual therapy and classroom support to special education students, and general education students, as well as monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified
Complete and monitor pre-referral paperwork as it relates to the social/ emotional functioning of students
Complete paperwork for students with 504 plans, as well as monitor the implementation of the accommodations identified in the plans
Establish and monitor a continuum of scientifically based behavior interventions and supports
Identify the function of students' behavior(s) in order to develop individualized, strength based interventions that will result in positive behavior change and incorporate into Tier 2 Fair Plans
Conduct Functional Behavioral Analyses (FBA) to incorporate into Tier 3 Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
Develop Fair Plans or Functional behavior Plans as appropriate and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
Help all stakeholders understand child development and how it affects student performance academically and social/emotionally
Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers
Provide training for the implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based interventions for skill replacement and behavior reduction
Provide professional development support, assistance, staff development and coaching to paraprofessionals and staff members as requested on applied behavioral analysis and effective intervention strategies
Develop and implement evidence-based behavioral intervention programs to support students and teachers
Coach teachers and leaders with constructive feedback and creative suggestions in the use of non-aversive approaches to behavior change
Provide training, support and leadership in communication with students, instructional staff, and parents regarding behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
Participate in mediations, administrative reviews, hearings and due process proceedings, as needed
Participate in disciplinary proceedings: expulsions, manifestations, and causation meetings
Be available for Open Houses, Parent-Teacher Conferences and other events involving parents outside of normal operating hours
Hold high expectations for each student and exhibit positive rapport with all students
Demonstrate strong pedagogical content knowledge
Implement the school-wide student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus
Create and foster a positive learning environment
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents
Remain on call in the evenings (via school cell phone) to provide student support

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurances
various voluntary benefits
employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance
membership to One Medical
403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years
10 paid sick days
12 paid holidays
paid Thanksgiving week break
winter break
spring break
summer break
pre-tax deductions for transportation costs through WMATA
laptop computer for work
discounted cell phone plan for staff/student/parent calls