Behavior Support Technician

Behavior Support Technician QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma Registered Behavior Technician certification (preferred) Relevant previous experience a plus Successfully pass criminal background check REPORTS TO: Principal and Director of Special Services PERFORMANCE 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, including collecting 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 year VACATION: T here 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.