Behavior Support Technician

Behavior Support TechnicianQUALIFICATIONS :

• High School Diploma
• Registered Behavior Technician certification (preferred)
• Relevant previous experience a plus
• Successfully pass criminal background checkREPORTS TO : Principal and Director of Special ServicesPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES : While working under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), in collaboration with the classroom teacher, the following duties will be required :
• Directly implements behavior analytic services with students.
• Teaches the students to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills as stated in the Individualized Education Program.
• Teaches new skills through intensive teaching strategies..
• Effectively implements prompting procedures and reinforcement systems.
• Assists students as needed, to acquire academic and / or appropriate life skills. This may include toilet training, eating, and other self-help skills.
• Actively participates in staff training programs designed to increase overall skills.
• Observes, records, and reports the condition and behavior of the students, includingcollecting various types of data across settings.
• Reduces unsafe or disruptive behaviors through differential reinforcement, antecedent modifications, and / or extinction procedures, as necessary, under the supervision of the behavior analyst.
• Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations, which may include student physical
• Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships with the students, families and colleagues.COMPENSATION : To be determined by the Board of Education.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 10 month yearVACATION : There is no vacation time allotted to this position.EVALUATION : Performance of the job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. Learn More