Classified - Behavior Support Technician (7.5 hrs) - Pathfinder

Fremont Public Schools•Fremont, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Support Technician works under the general direction of the classroom teacher and school administrator. This role performs a variety of activities in support of special education programs for students with challenging behavioral needs. The technician abides by the guidelines established for paraeducators of the State of Nebraska and the School District. This is an advanced instructional support position, and background knowledge and experience working with students with disabilities is strongly preferred. The school district will provide training focused on evidence-based practices related to principles of applied behavior analysis and skills related to behavior reduction practices.

Requirements

High school graduate or have GED
Strong desire to work with children in a caring manner
Ability to work effectively with staff and students
Drivers License
Effective oral and written communication skills
Understanding of basic reading and math skills
Regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job
Ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities
Ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description
Visual and auditory acuity for student supervisory functions
Skills in written and oral communication
Skills in human relations

Nice To Haves

Post Secondary training in psychology, education, or a related field is desired
First Aid/CPR certificate desired
Previous work experience in a school, therapeutic facility, or childcare setting is desired
Background knowledge and experience working with students with disabilities is strongly preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Provides specialized support to students who present complex and challenging behaviors.
Implements behavior support plans and interventions, both in and outside the classroom, as structured and monitored by the supervising teacher(s) for individual students.
Assists in conducting functional behavior assessments by gathering data, observing student behavior, and collaborating with the school team to identify patterns and inform the development of effective behavior support plans.
Collects and monitors various data in accordance with students’ IEPs, behavior support plans, and District procedures.
Supports crisis prevention and intervention using verbal de-escalation strategies, and when necessary, safely applying restraint and/or seclusion techniques in accordance with District procedures.
Assists in monitoring and reporting of incidents involving restraint or seclusion.
Collaborates with teachers and specialists during team meetings, providing feedback and observations on student progress and behavioral patterns to help inform instructional and intervention decisions.
Assists the supervising teacher/professional in the collection and preparation of instructional material and equipment.
Assists with the evaluation, monitoring, and supervision of students’ work.
Assists students in performing activities initiated by the supervising teacher.
Assists with various classroom clerical and daily organizational duties.
Attends required professional development activities and workshops for paraeducators, including annual training in crisis response and intervention, and principles of ABA.
Assists with the physical and health needs of students including but not limited to: feeding, toileting, transferring, positioning, and other special health and personal care needs when applicable.
Assists in the loading and unloading of students from vehicles, as needed, and supervises students while being transported by district vehicles, as assigned.
Respects the confidentiality of information about students and communicates progress or concerns about students to parents or staff only with the authorization of the supervising teacher.
Exhibits a positive working relationship with students and staff.
Follows all rules and regulations relating to school and district policies.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, therapist, and/or administrative staff.