What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Behavior Technician position at Grain Valley R-5 School District?
We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and team-oriented Behavior Technician to join our staff.
POSITION SUMMARY: This role is vital in supporting students who benefit from additional behavioral interventions and social-emotional learning strategies. The Behavior Technician will work closely with classroom teachers, support staff, administration, and families to ensure that students are set up for success both behaviorally and academically.
- Position available at Sni A Bar Elementary and Matthews Elementary
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support students in general education and/or special education settings to reinforce positive behaviors and de-escalate challenging situations.
- Collect and document behavioral data on student progress and response to intervention.
- Address a variety of student behaviors
- Provide small group or one-on-one support to students focusing on social skills, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to promote proactive classroom and behavior management strategies.
- Participate in school team meetings (e.g. MTSS, behavior support team) to share data and contribute to planning.
- Model and reinforce positive behavior expectations as outlined in the school's building behavior matrix.
- Assist in crisis situations by following school protocols and using approved de-escalation techniques.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural competence in all interactions.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Sixty (60) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university, or passed the ParaPro Assessment Test or a Vaid Missouri Substitute Certificate is required.
- Ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written forms
- Ability to build strong relationships with students and staff
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional learning
- Ability to lead, guide and coordinate others
- Ability to exhibit a positive and patient demeanor
- Demonstrated ability to handle information including student information and records with utmost confidentiality
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers and district staff
- Ability to multitask with a strong attention to detail
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- 9 month position
- Reports to Building Principal
