Behavioral Technician (Part Time)

Broward County Public Schools•Sunrise, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Technician assists in developing appropriate responses from designated students who require behavioral intervention. The role implements specific plans for individual students, small groups, or classrooms, as appropriate, to help ensure the safety and dignity of students and staff. The position supports data collection and Functional Behavior Assessments, helps develop and implement behavioral support and intervention plans, and assists staff with techniques for implementing behavioral systems. It also involves shaping and teaching appropriate behavior, preparing classroom charts and behavior-management tools, and monitoring data to share intervention recommendations with appropriate staff. The technician supervises students receiving specific behavioral intervention, follows safety and School Board policies, participates in relevant training, and performs other duties as assigned. The position requires a standard high school diploma or GED plus four years of experience working with behaviorally complex children, or an associate degree or 60 college credits from an accredited institution plus two years of such experience. New employees must attend training in Positive Behavioral Supports and De-escalation strategies, and in Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans, within six months of employment. The work year is 189 days. The hourly pay range is $21.13–$31.92, with new hires starting at the minimum of the assigned range.

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; OR an 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 whose students' IEPs require Professional Crisis Management training will receive training 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 in developing and implementing 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 or small groups who need specific behavioral intervention.
Perform activities in compliance with the School Board's equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Participate in training programs that 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, state, and School Board policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.