Behavioral Technician

Broward County Public Schools•Pompano Beach, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Technician assists in developing appropriate responses from designated students requiring behavior intervention. The technician implements specific plans with individual students, small groups, or classrooms, as appropriate, to ensure the safety and dignity of students and staff. The role supports data collection and Functional Behavior Assessments, helps develop and implement behavioral support and intervention plans, and works with students and staff on behavioral strategies. The position is at Bright Horizons School in Pompano Beach and follows a 189-day work calendar. Compensation is $21.13–$31.92 per hour; new hires start at the minimum of the assigned salary range. Salary and benefits are paid according to the District’s approved compensation plan, and work hours are established by the School Board.

Requirements

Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved GED testing program, plus at least four years of experience working with behaviorally complex children; alternatively, an earned associate degree or 60 degree credits from an accredited institution, plus at least two years of experience working with behaviorally complex children.
Physical stamina and ability to work with behaviorally complex students and implement behavior-management strategies as needed.
Computer skills as required for the position.
Attend training in Positive Behavioral Supports and de-escalation strategies within six months of employment.
Attend training in Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans within six months of employment.
Behavior Technicians requiring Professional Crisis Management (PCM) training based on a student’s IEP will be trained in collaboration with the Exceptional Student Education Department.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Collect data within the school environment.
Assist in gathering data for Functional Behavior Assessments.
Assist with the development and implementation of behavioral programs, including behavioral support plans and behavioral intervention plans.
Assist staff with techniques needed to implement behavioral systems.
Help shape and teach appropriate behavior to students.
Be available as needed by school staff.
Prepare classroom charts and graphs and construct behavior-management aids and tools.
Collect and record data as clerical support.
Monitor data and share intervention recommendations with appropriate staff.
Monitor or supervise assigned students, individually or in small groups, who need specific behavioral intervention.
Comply with the School Board’s equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Participate in training programs to enhance skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
Review current developments, literature, and technical information related to job responsibilities.
Adhere to safety rules and procedures and follow federal and state requirements and School Board policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.