Behavior Intervention Technician I

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Behaviorist and Special Education Director, implements specialized behavior management, designed by the Behaviorist or designated district personnel, to students with behavioral, physical and intellectual needs that can be related to a wide range of disabilities. The Behavior Intervention Technician I will assist in curriculum access with appropriate curriculum adaptations, monitoring non-structured times, classroom management, assist in advancing behavior with students and performing other duties as assigned, so that the student acquires as much autonomy as possible.  The Behavior Intervention Technician I will, under guidance from a Behavior Intervention Technician II and/or Behaviorist, provide one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to designated students in a variety of educational settings including home, community and classroom; participate in behavior modification and management of students; assist students with and demonstrate proper physical care and hygienic needs. The Behavior Intervention Technician I will be responsible for collecting behavioral data and implementing interventions to assist students with respect to their IEP goals and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). 

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Utilize ABA to implement positive behavior interventions and establishing learning systems for students to acquire new skills and behaviors
• Assist in data collection and implementation of procedures as part of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and BIPs. Track behavioral data using graphs and data sheets 
• Assists teachers and other professional personnel by modeling instructional programming and behavior management strategies based on the principles of ABA
• Recognizes and intervenes during behavioral crises by implementing behavior support plans or District-approved emergency interventions
  • Provides a variety of clerical and supportive tasks in maintaining records and files related to student progress ? 
  • Participates in specialized professional development training by District personnel
  • Attends to the personal care needs of some students with physical limitations; implements health care and physical care procedures such as toileting, washing and feeding
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Performs other directly related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with students, staff and community
• Ability to perform basic clerical work
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively; follow oral and written directions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and discussions
• Ability to implement technical intervention strategies across a variety of settings and student needs
• Ability to take initiative/lead during behavior crisis situations
• Ability to accurately and objectively record data
• Ability to independently travel to and from schools within the work day
  • Ability to maintain timeliness with respect to start and end times for behavior services and transitions during the day
  • Knowledge of positive behavior modification techniques

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum AA degree, BA preferred
• Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver License and have access to reliable transportation for travel between the sites
• Minimum one year experience working with children with disabilities and special needs, including some demonstrated experience implementing ABA programs
• Successful completion of the Safety-Care Crisis Intervention course, or other equivalent de-escalation and crisis responding course that is approved by the district within 6 months of commencing employment in the position 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Assist in physical and sometimes strenuous activities with students such as lifting, weight shifting and positioning of students