Behavior Technician

St Clair Regional Educational Service Agency • Marysville, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Technician supports a specific student in their assigned classroom or program under the supervision of Intervention/Behavior Specialists and School Social Workers. The role facilitates implementation of the student’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and helps the student learn more socially acceptable behaviors. The technician models identified interventions for district staff and provides feedback and coaching, with the goal of gradually transferring BIP implementation responsibilities to building and district staff.

The position primarily serves Creekside Learning Center on a 187-work-day school-year calendar. It is a non-union, at-will service personnel position scheduled for 32.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The technician takes direction from the Intervention Specialist and School Social Worker and reports to the Principal of Creekside Learning Center and the Director of Special Education. Local travel may be required to train support staff and assist students transitioning back to their districts.

Requirements

• Past work experience with persons with a disability.
• Experience supporting students who present challenging behavior and implementing positive behavior strategies.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, including pulling, pushing, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Regular, predictable attendance.
• Willingness to receive ongoing de-escalation training and to be trained in crisis prevention and physical intervention.
• Ability to perform approved physical intervention techniques when required.
• Ability to follow verbal direction, work flexibly, reflect on and use feedback, and work respectfully with students, families, and staff.
• Competence in timely and accurate data collection and documentation.
• Excellent organizational skills and punctuality.
• Successful completion of an employee entrance physical, drug screening, and background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in an area of Human Services.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training.
• CPR and first aid training.
• Board Maker experience.
• CPI training.

Responsibilities

• Support a specific student within the student’s assigned classroom or program.
• Facilitate implementation of the student’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and help the student learn socially acceptable behaviors.
• Consistently follow the student’s BIP in one-to-one, small-group, or classroom settings.
• Model specifically identified interventions for district staff and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Use positive behavior strategies, understand the function of behaviors, and recognize how adult and student behavior influence one another.
• Use de-escalation strategies and perform approved physical intervention techniques when required and trained to do so.
• Collect and document timely, accurate data reflecting BIP implementation.
• Take verbal direction, seek clarification about the BIP when needed, and use feedback to improve intervention effectiveness.
• Communicate respectfully with students, parents, and staff, maintain confidentiality, and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Travel to local districts to train support staff and support students transitioning back to their districts.
• Use an established communication process and maintain punctuality and organization.

Benefits

• Employee fringe benefits, including single-subscriber medical insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed