About the position
The DCSD Classified Behavior Technician is an individual specially trained in applied behavior techniques that will complement the credentials of the Autism Specialist, Behavior Specialist, and/or licensed Special Education provider as an entry-level position that reflects the education and training necessary for the duties of a behavior technician. Individuals with the DCSD Behavior Technician (BT) credential are responsible for implementing the behavior and/or intervention plans designed by their supervisors at a higher level of competency than that of a Behavior Coach and/or EA-IV. This advanced skill set is used to collaborate with DCSD staff at a level that would typically exceed the rate of an EA-IV. Develops and promotes good community relations among various district and community clientele. Essential Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting 50 to 70 pounds; Frequent bending, standing, sitting, walking; occasional reaching, kneeling; Must be able and willing to obtain other certifications required for the position, including CPI certification.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate competency with research based interventions, including but not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis (e.g., antecedent interventions, reinforcement techniques).
- May teach Professional Development courses.
- Obtain and maintain Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification. Implement de-escalation strategies in accordance with CPI.
- May perform duties designated by the supervisor that will be based on training, experience and competence.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Collect student data in collaboration with specialist (e.g., ABC data, frequency data, preference assessments).
- Implement skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the supervisor (does not design intervention or assessment plans).
- Provide modeling, coaching, and/or guidance to special education staff on implementing the skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plan.
- Provide advanced modeling of plan fidelity to school teams.
- May provide advanced coaching and modeling with regard to more individualized behavioral techniques for school staff and student on behavior and/or intervention plans.
- May create supporting/ guiding/prompting instructional materials, visuals, and resources for students.
- Model and coach how to provide individualized support to the identified student in the form of direct intervention and instruction.
- Assist with design and delivery of the introductory level of interventions and structures (e.g. visual schedules, work systems, basic reinforcement).
- May attend meetings (e.g., planning, IEP, team) and act with professionalism and collaboration.
- Model professionalism and collaboration with stakeholders. Model rapport building with student and positive reinforcing environment.
- Collaborate and consult with school team and other specialists.
Requirements
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Douglas County School District (DCSD)
- High School or Equivalent
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options
