BEHAVIOR SUPPORT ASSISTANT – SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM!

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)•Town of Smithtown, NY

69d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Behavior Support Assistants in the School Age Program are creative, energetic, career-oriented teaching professionals who are motivated to educate individuals with developmental disabilities in an ungraded self-contained classroom. Our school programs operate on a 12-month calendar. This is a great opportunity to get valuable experience and knowledge working in a classroom and community setting following the principles of applied behavior analysis.

Requirements

Must have at least 18 credits in psychology or a related area and possess a minimum of 1-year experience with individuals with Autism or developmental disability OR hold Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification and possess a minimum of 1-year experience with individuals with Autism or developmental disability
Must possess knowledge, experience and skill with Applied Behavior Analysis, and Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support.
Must keep TA or other certification active.
SCIP Certification is required within 3 months of hire.
Must pass Teaching Strategies and ABA within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Empathic, compassionate, and patient
Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
A good communicator and team player
Passionate about making a difference

Responsibilities

Supports classroom staff with behavior-related tasks and activities for students on an as needed basis, implementing the IEP and Behavior Support Plan.
Provides behavior support and crisis intervention for students as assigned on a daily basis.
Analyzes student information to ensure conformity with Behavior Support Plan.
Assesses and assists classroom staff on the implementation of the Behavior Support Plan. Provides input into behavior programs in collaboration with behavior specialists and behavior support workers.
Knowledgeable of a range of students in the program to facilitate collaboration and provide coverage for Behavior Support Staff and Behavior Support Assistants.
Assesses the behaviors of students identified as having behavioral difficulties and works to support classroom staff on effective behavioral management.
Assists with the management of classroom staff’s utilization of tools and equipment (e.g., token economies, reinforcers, contracts, protective equipment) which are needed for behavior support purposes.
Participates in team meetings, specialized in-house training meetings, etc. for assigned students/classes, or outside forums as related to PBIS, such as Regional Special Education Technical Assistance Support Center topics related to Behavior Management.
Collaborates with behavior specialists and other team members regarding behavior issues in school, and in the community.
Prepares documentation/assessments as needed or requested by the Clinical Coordinators, Behavior Specialists or Licensed Psychologist (e.g., behavior data, observations of student).
Actively participates in bus duty and lunch coverage.
Assists with overall program functions as needed (e.g., safety, student intake screenings, bus duty oversight, lunch coverage, provide toileting assistance, etc.).
RBTs are required to maintain documentation of supervision hours based upon BACB requirements and follow BACB Ethical Guidelines.