What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Technician - MTSS position at Douglas County School District?
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Job Posting Title
Behavior Technician - MTSS
Job Description
Specially trained in applied behavior techniques as an entry-level position that reflects the education and training necessary for the duties of a behavior technician. Individuals with the DCSD Behavior Technician (BT) credential are responsible for implementing behavior and/ or intervention plans, to provide a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and to support Restorative Practices within the building. This advanced skill set is used to collaborate with DCSD staff in managing student behavior in escalated situations. Develops and promotes good community relations among various district and community clientele.
Responsibilities
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Collaborate And Consult With School Team And Other Specialists.
Model professionalism and collaboration with stakeholders. Model rapport building with student and positive reinforcing environment.
May attend meetings (e.g., planning, IEP, team) and act with professionalism and collaboration.
Assist with design and delivery of the introductory level of interventions and structures (e.g. visual schedules, work systems, basic reinforcement).
Model and coach how to provide individualized support to the identified student in the form of direct intervention and instruction.
May create supporting/ guiding/prompting instructional materials, visuals, and resources for students.
May provide advanced coaching and modeling with regard to more individualized behavioral techniques for school staff and student on behavior and/or intervention plans.
Provide advanced modeling of plan fidelity to school teams.
Provide modeling, coaching, and/or guidance to special education staff on implementing the skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plan.
Implement skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the supervisor (does not design intervention or assessment plans).
Collect student data in collaboration with specialist (e.g., ABC data, frequency data, preference assessments).
Perform Other Related Duties As Assigned Or Requested.
May perform duties designated by the supervisor that will be based on training, experience and competence.
Obtain and maintain Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification. Implement de-escalation strategies in accordance with CPI.
May teach Professional Development courses.
Demonstrate competency with research based interventions, including but not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis (e.g., antecedent interventions, reinforcement techniques).
Certifications
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Douglas County School District (DCSD)
Education
High School or Equivalent
Skills
Position Type:
Regular
Primary Location:
Acres Green Elementary
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week
35
Fte
0.88
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
180 Work Days
$21.30 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate
$28.28 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range
$21.30 USD - $35.26 USD Hourly
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
April 30, 2025
REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!
Job Posting Title
Behavior Technician - MTSS
Job Description
Specially trained in applied behavior techniques as an entry-level position that reflects the education and training necessary for the duties of a behavior technician. Individuals with the DCSD Behavior Technician (BT) credential are responsible for implementing behavior and/ or intervention plans, to provide a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and to support Restorative Practices within the building. This advanced skill set is used to collaborate with DCSD staff in managing student behavior in escalated situations. Develops and promotes good community relations among various district and community clientele.
Responsibilities
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Collaborate And Consult With School Team And Other Specialists.
Model professionalism and collaboration with stakeholders. Model rapport building with student and positive reinforcing environment.
May attend meetings (e.g., planning, IEP, team) and act with professionalism and collaboration.
Assist with design and delivery of the introductory level of interventions and structures (e.g. visual schedules, work systems, basic reinforcement).
Model and coach how to provide individualized support to the identified student in the form of direct intervention and instruction.
May create supporting/ guiding/prompting instructional materials, visuals, and resources for students.
May provide advanced coaching and modeling with regard to more individualized behavioral techniques for school staff and student on behavior and/or intervention plans.
Provide advanced modeling of plan fidelity to school teams.
Provide modeling, coaching, and/or guidance to special education staff on implementing the skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plan.
Implement skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the supervisor (does not design intervention or assessment plans).
Collect student data in collaboration with specialist (e.g., ABC data, frequency data, preference assessments).
Perform Other Related Duties As Assigned Or Requested.
May perform duties designated by the supervisor that will be based on training, experience and competence.
Obtain and maintain Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification. Implement de-escalation strategies in accordance with CPI.
May teach Professional Development courses.
Demonstrate competency with research based interventions, including but not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis (e.g., antecedent interventions, reinforcement techniques).
Certifications
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Douglas County School District (DCSD)
Education
High School or Equivalent
Skills
Position Type:
Regular
Primary Location:
Acres Green Elementary
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week
35
Fte
0.88
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
180 Work Days
- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
$21.30 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate
$28.28 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range
$21.30 USD - $35.26 USD Hourly
- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
April 30, 2025
Salary : $21 - $35
