Registered Certified Behavior Technician

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position's responsibilities are to provide behavior support to students as directed by the Behavior Analyst and other appropriate personnel. Responsibilities vary with assignment, but typically include tutoring students in prescribed learning activities, providing comprehensive behavioral support to students individually or in small groups, assisting with school and classroom management, and maintaining student records. The Registered/Certified Behavior Technician is itinerant and may be assigned to any student as needed to provide support.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Hold high school diploma or its equivalent
Successfully passed the ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment
AA degree or higher
Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education
Completion of registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
Associate's Degree preferred or equivalent education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment.
Experience working in special education programs and/or at-risk students.
Successful completion of a 40-hour Behavior Technician Training resulting in certification as a Registered Behavior Technician or Certified Behavior Technician.
General knowledge of physical therapy.
Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively.
Ability to learn effective instructional and therapy techniques and strategies for students with occupational therapy needs, including those with behavior disorders and learning disabilities.
Ability to keyboard.
Ability to deal with students warmly and confidently.
Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
Ability to organize activities.
Ability to follow and give instructions.
Ability to be fair and consistent when working with children.
Ability to learn the use of microcomputers and adaptive software.
Ability to learn the operation of educational equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students.
Requires fingerprinting and a background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury, or neglect of a minor.
Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.
Valid Washington state driver's license.
Current Washington certification as a Registered Behavior Technician or Certified Behavior Technician.

Nice To Haves

Valid first aid certification preferred.
Highly Qualified preferred.
Right Response training.

Responsibilities

Instructs students individually or in small groups to affect behavior change; promotes student understanding of materials presented.
Works as a team member with behavior analysts, teachers, intervention specialists, school counselors, school psychologists, and other appropriate personnel to establish positive student contacts that develop appropriate and positive behavior modifications enabling students to succeed.
Assist with the development and implementation of behavioral IEP goals, Safety Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans.
Implements behavior programs designed to make positive, appropriate changes so the student can learn to be independent without ongoing support from Behavior Support.
Assist instructional personnel by participating as a team member in the development and monitoring of comprehensive behavioral objectives, goals, and plans, including Safety Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
Assist the certificated staff member in the implementation of behavioral and academic services.
Ensures consistency of behavioral standards by coordinating with appropriate student contacts, monitors physical and emotional changes in students, and reports to appropriate personnel.
Collects and records student data to report learning or other difficulties encountered by students to the certificated staff member.
Monitors students both in and out of the classroom.
Assesses crisis situations and defuses situations using conflict resolution and crisis management techniques.
Assists the teacher with classroom management; ensures that students stay on task; disciplines students as authorized according to the building discipline procedure.
Consults with behavior analyst, teacher, support staff, and administrators to obtain information and advice on prior behavior problems, and provides information as necessary concerning behavioral concerns.
Prepare teaching aids as directed by the certificated staff member.
Assist with test administration.
Collects, reviews, and records student assignments; returns assignments.
Provides feedback to certificated staff members, parents, and students.
Ability to work with and supervise students.
Reinforces appropriate behaviors and redirects negative behaviors.
Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members.
Ability to accept direction, responsibility, and work independently.
Operate instructional equipment.
May duplicate and distribute classroom materials and projects.
Maintains physical appearance of instructional area, hallways, and other assigned areas; straightens chairs and tables; puts away materials after use.
Works with Behavior Analyst 90 (ninety) minutes per week or 5 (five) percent a month.
Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position and pursuant to the contract.