What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Technician position at PRAIRIE LAKES AEA?
QUALIFICATIONEDUCATION : Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or another related fieldLICENSURE : BOEE license preferredEXPERIENCE : Ability to relate to student population being servedESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Assist with screenings and assessments of students without interpretationAssist with data collection and documentation as directedModel documented treatment plans developed by the Behavior TeamPlan activities that lead to student success on goalsAssist with clerical duties and department operations such as preparing materials and scheduling activitiesCollect data for monitoring quality improvementParticipate in professional development activitiesMaintain confidentiality with regard to student record and informationAdditional duties as assignedCOMMON TO ALL EMPLOYEES : Contributes to a positive and productive work, learning and team environmentBelieves in, advocates for, understands, supports and delivers the priority work of the AEAs, Iowa Public and Accredited Schools, the Iowa Department of Education and Prairie Lakes AEAFocuses upon agency and team efforts to deliver equitable, efficient and effective educational services that prepare Iowa children for a life well-livedAnticipates and responds to needs, requirements and expectations of clients resulting in acceleration, inspiration and innovationDemonstrates effective verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual communicationPossesses effective interpersonal, collaboration, facilitation skills and is committed to relationships and partnerships, within and outside of the agencyExhibits self-motivation, reliability, organization, detail and quality and engages in continuous improvement of professional practice to build skills needed to perform job duties and meet agency goals and expectationsManages time effectively so that timelines are met and improved results are evident in learning, professional capacity and system effectivenessProblem solves by utilizing data-based decisions, preventing and resolving conflicts and providing comprehensive, high quality solutionsWorks with integrity and maintains confidentialityModels and integrates technology into daily workLeads professional development for at least one course, internally, externally or bothUnderstands other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, according to current needs of the agency or districts servedPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Ability to travel between schools and sites servedNormal, routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that cant always be anticipated