Behavior Intervention Technician-Student Services

Pay Range: $20.62-$23.09 (min – 12% above min)/hr*

Hours/day: 7.5

Work calendar?days: 185

Duration of position: Remainder of the 24-25 school year 

Benefits include:?Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.

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SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing direct support and assistance to students demonstrating challenging behaviors under the direction of a district Behavior Intervention Coach. Assist school staff with implementing behavior intervention, 504, and/or safety plans to support individual student needs so they may fully participate in general education.

JOB TASKS:

1. Provide direct support to students demonstrating challenging behaviors in 1:1 and group settings and coach/train staff on the implementation of students’ behavior intervention, 504, and/or safety plans. 

2. Assist district Behavior Intervention Coach with developing and reviewing student’s Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), behavior intervention, 504 and/or safety plans by collecting, recording, and summarizing student behavior data. 

3. Communicate with school-based teams and district Behavior Intervention Coach regarding individual student needs, progress, or concerns. 

4. Collaborate with school teams and attend behavior support meetings as necessary. Provide coaching and training to other paraprofessionals as needed.

5. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. 

6. Participate in appropriate professional development, department and team meetings.

7. Perform other duties as assigned by district Behavior Intervention Coach.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, or related field preferred 

• Two years’ experience in a school setting, working with students with behavior challenges and/or diagnoses (including students with Autism, SED, and other developmental disabilities)

• Criminal background check required for hire 

• Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification, including annual renewal and registration, or desire to work toward receiving RBT certification preferred 

• CPR and CPI certification

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org