Behavior Technician

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only. Job Posting Title: Behavior Technician Job Description: The DCSD Classified Behavior Technician is an individual specially trained in applied behavior techniques that will complement the credentials of the Autism Specialist, Behavior Specialist, and/ or licensed Special Education provider as an entry-level position that reflects the education and training necessary for the duties of a behavior technician. Individuals with the DCSD Behavior Technician (BT) credential are responsible for implementing the behavior and/ or intervention plans designed by their supervisors at a higher level of competency than that of a Behavior Coach and/or EA-IV. This advanced skill set is used to collaborate with DCSD staff at a level that would typically exceed the rate of an EA-IV. Develops and promotes good community relations among various district and community clientele. Essential Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting 50 to 70 pounds Frequent bending, standing, sitting, walking; occasional reaching, kneeling Must be able and willing to obtain other certifications required for the position, including CPI certification Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: Provide modeling, coaching, and/or guidance to special education staff on implementing the skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plan. Provide advanced modeling of plan fidelity to school teams. May provide advanced coaching and modeling with regard to more individualized behavioral techniques for school staff and student on behavior and/or intervention plans. May create supporting/ guiding/prompting instructional materials, visuals, and resources for students. Model and coach how to provide individualized support to the identified student in the form of direct intervention and instruction. Assist with design and delivery of the introductory level of interventions and structures (e.g. visual schedules, work systems, basic reinforcement). May attend meetings (e.g., planning, IEP, team) and act with professionalism and collaboration. Model professionalism and collaboration with stakeholders. Model rapport building with student and positive reinforcing environment. Collaborate and consult with school team and other specialists. Demonstrate competency with research based interventions, including but not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis (e.g., antecedent interventions, reinforcement techniques). May teach Professional Development courses. Obtain and maintain Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification. Implement de-escalation strategies in accordance with CPI. May perform duties designated by the supervisor that will be based on training, experience and competence. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Collect student data in collaboration with specialist (e.g., ABC data, frequency data, preference assessments). Implement skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the supervisor (does not design intervention or assessment plans). Certifications: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Douglas County School District (DCSD) Education: High School or Equivalent Skills: Position Type: Regular Primary Location: Variable Location Employee - SPED One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 37.5 FTE: 0.94 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 180 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off or Off-Track Days are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) Minimum Hire Rate: $21.30 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $28.28 USD Hourly Full Salary Range: $21.30 USD - $35.26 USD Hourly All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: December 2, 2024