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Connecticut REAP•North Haven, CT

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavior technicians are responsible for assisting in maintaining safety within the school environment by responding to behavior events and working collaboratively with school personnel. Under the direction of Administrators and Behavior Analysts, technicians work to maintain trusting and positive relationships with students; offering support and positive programming. They maintain necessary documentation of behavior events and required data consistent with state reporting. The technician attends team meetings as designed for the assigned program. Behavior technicians may provide transportation support through available posted positions. At times, a technician may drive students for afterschool activities and trips and may be called upon to provide morning and afternoon transportation support for the program. The Behavior technician acts as a resource within the building to assist staff in understanding and improving behaviors. In addition, behavior technicians support teaching staff and students in the acquisition and mastery of the educational curriculum

Requirements

ACES policies and procedures, inclusive of assigned program specific policies and procedures
Safety management procedures and related local, state and federal laws and regulations
When relevant for RBT certification, BCBA certification, or supervision thereof, understands and complies with all regulations and guidelines of BACB.
Application of individualized behavior management programs in operation
Reliability check processes and procedures for data fidelity
Procedural fidelity checks processes for on-going programs
Individual student's profiles, triggers, motivators and their responses
Appropriate prompts and cues to utilize with individuals during crisis situations
Oral and written communication to explain, model and relate information to team on an on-going basis
Professional collegiality with peers, leadership and stakeholders
Organization of required data, plans and quarterly reports
Data collection and assessment
Using all relevant software systems to capture data and generate reports for supervisors, District, State and Federal reporting
Relating to students to foster positive relationships
Communication with families as directed
Demonstrate a strong work ethic inclusive of excellent attendance
Record data in a timely and accurate manner
Review data regularly and notify supervisors of relevant information
Assess reinforcer effectiveness
Communicate student issues to relevant team members
Assist in the analysis of behavioral and instructional data
Demonstrate an understanding for all concepts presented through the ACES Professional Development and related trainings.
Fluently discuss and apply strategies based in ABA
Seek out relevant professional development opportunities
Assist with training and feedback regarding behavioral skills with staff
Provide training and feedback regarding instructional skills when paired with new staff

Responsibilities

Interacts in a positive and professional manner with students and colleagues
Completes the setup and monitoring of data management systems
Maintains clean and orderly environment
Participates in student centered meetings
Assists in the completion of student updates
Performs duties as assigned by supervisors
Supports the program's behavior management system
Assists with arrival and departure routines
Serves on crisis teams as assigned
Participates in assigned trainings and staff development opportunities
Provides safety assistance in compliance with ACES safety management trainings, local, state and federal regulations
Keeps Connecticut "V" endorsement current by completing requirements in a timely manner
Represents ACES in a positive manner through personal conduct, attendance and completion of assigned duties.