Behavior Technician – Exceptional Student Services
About The Position
The Behavior Technician provides support to the classroom teacher and is responsible for providing academic and behavioral support to students by keeping students on-task and following the behavior plan established by the IEP team. The Behavioral Technician will assist in the implementation of a written positive behavior support plans as directed by the ED-P certificated staff. This will include one-on-one behavioral interventions and skill development activities. Services will be provided to children with challenging behaviors ages 5 through 21 in the classroom and/or on school transportation as needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED and meets the State and Federal guidelines for a highly-qualified paraprofessional (PRAXIS or Work Keys test accepted, or Associate’s degree, or, 60 college credits.)
- Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure students get from school transportation to the classroom and back in the afternoon.
- Assist teacher in implementing classroom management and social skill training, including one-on-one student assistance as needed
- Provide academic and behavioral support to students providing a positive reinforcement across all environments.
- Develop student's self-responsibility for behavior at school and at home.
- Maintain accurate reports on students and their behavioral needs to assess each student's improvement.
- Assist with developing lesson plans and activities to meet student's needs to teach academic skills such as reading comprehension, math, and spelling.
- Prepare charts and graphs as needed, complete and maintain data sheets daily.
- Periodically report teacher/student progress or concerns to the ED-P counselors.
- Work with staff members to enhance and ensure students are receiving quality educational support
- Maintains knowledge of individuals, their health/medical needs, and their service plans.
- Provides support as scheduled and as outlined in each Individual Education Plan and assists the individual in achieving their goals.
- Maintains an accurate record of services delivered for MIPS billing.
- Documents data and notes to adequately show individual's progress toward goals on IEP goals.
- Ensures that the certificated staff is informed of events impacting individuals receiving support and services.
- Completes a minimum of 45 hours of training every 3 years in continuing education related to children with developmental disabilities and challenging behavior.
- Other duties as directed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
