Behavior Technician

Manitou Springs, CO, United States

Position Type:

Student Support Services

Date Posted:

9/6/2023

Location:

Ute Pass BOCES

UTE PASS BOCES

VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION: BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

LOCATION: Serving our member districts, which include Cripple Creek-Victor, Manitou Springs, and the Woodland Park School Districts.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Coordinator BCBA the Behavior Technician will assist, tutor, and instruct students who present with behavioral and/or mental health needs. The Behavior Technician will assist with the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior reduction plans developed by the BCBA. Additionally, the Behavior Technician will assist with the implementation Special Education programming.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Works directly under the supervision of theBCBA.The Behavior Technician will meet weekly with the BCBA to review student progress, data collection, and ethical issues.

Collecting data using a variety of objective measurements; including continuous and discontinuous measurement, permanent product recording, and updating graphs.

Conducting preference assessments,including stimulus preference assessments,social skills assessments,and assist with Functional Behavior Assessment procedures.

Implementation of chaining procedures,stimulus control transfer, prompts, and fading

Implementation of the following behavior change procedures; contingencies of reinforcement,modification of antecedent, differentialr einforcement, extinction, and emergency response procedures.

Completing documentation,including generating objective notes by describing what occurred during the school day.

Collaborate with BCBA in providing staff development support in classroom management and other behavioral strategies.This includes modeling,coaching and providing feedback to classroom staff.

Assist in the implementation of programs for students with behavioral and/or mental health needs (including, but not limited to autism and emotional disturbance).

Implement and promote positive behavior intervention supports at the District.

Collect various data in accordance with students' IEPs, behavior support/intervention plans,and District procedures.

Maintain student contact logs,student behavior logs

Assist teachers and behavior and mental health team to create and adapt classroom tasks, materials, and curriculum to meet students' educational and behavioral needs.

Promote a safe learning environment through continuous supervision of assigned student(s) in classrooms, cafeteria, on school grounds, to/from home and school, on community outings,and other locations as assigned.

Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and structured classroom and school

Assist students with personal healthcare needs as needed(washing, brushing teeth, toileting)

Participate in meetings and professional development as assigned

Maintain a high level of professionalism, ethical behavior, and confidentiality regarding student specific information.

Perform other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Applied Behavior Analysis

Concepts of child growth and development

Crisis and behavior management strategies and positive behavior interventions

Basic curriculum knowledge including mathematics, reading, and writing

Health and safety standards including universal precautions applicable to handling bodily fluids and other hazardous materials

Ability to:

Provide support, demonstration, and feedback to staff

Deal effectively with parents, support staff, teachers, administrators, and students

Maintain high standards of confidentiality and professinalism

Exhibit patience and compassion

Organize and manage time effectively and work with frequent interruptions

Work both collaboratively and independently

Understand and follow oral and written directions

Respond to crisis and emergencies in a calm and effective manner

Learn, explain, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procerdures

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

High School Diploma (or equivalent) and RBT Certification or willing to obtain within 90 days

Experience:

Two years' experience working with students with special needs preferred

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

If required to drive a District vehicle,must be insurable at standard market rates under the District's insurance policy.

Valid First Aid and CPR Certification and CPI Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Physical Demands:

Occasionally lift, push, pull, run, carry and drag up to seventy five (75) pounds; Walk, stand, continuously bend, stoop, and twist; Squat, kneel, climb stairs; Grasp and manipulate materials, equipment, and supplies (frequently); Use seeing, hearing, and speaking (continuously); Ability to apply appropriate techniques (approved crisis intervention) to mitigate the threat of harming self or others which may involve evading, blocking, and/or or restraining.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions include: Indoor classrooms, outdoor school yard & grounds, and community. Exposure to student and playground noise (moderate); seasonal temperatures, dust and wind.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with disability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

182 days

$20.00-$22.00/hour

TO APPLY:

Complete application found at www.upboces.org and submit electronically to:

Marcy Palmer, Director - [email protected] and to Diane Algire, Admin Specialist - [email protected] For additional questions contact Diane Algire at 719-728-5291.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Manitou Springs School District 14 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The following persons have been identified as the compliance officer for handling reports and complaints of unlawful discrimination/harassment.

ADA and Section 504 Compliance Officer for Employees & Title IX Coordinator:

Human Resources- HR Specialist

405 El Monte Place, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829

Telephone: 719-685-2028

[email protected]

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