Behavior Intervention Technician II

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Job description

JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Behaviorist and Special Education Director, provides specialized behavior management supports to students with behavioral, physical and intellectual needs that can be related to a wide range of disabilities. The Behavior Intervention Technician II will assist students in curriculum access with appropriate curriculum adaptations, monitoring non-structured times, classroom management, assist in advancing behavior with students and performing other duties as assigned, so that the student acquires as much autonomy as possible. The Behavior Intervention Technician II will routinely collaborate and receive direction from the Behaviorist. They will also collaborate with staff to develop and implement classroom management systems, develop and supervise individual positive behavior support plans for selected Preschool-8 students, and conduct Functional Analysis Assessments (FAAs) as needed. EXAMPLES OF WORK Utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to implement positive behavior interventions and establish learning systems for students to acquire new skills and behaviors Assist the Behaviorist to create and maintain Behavior Intervention Technician I staff schedules and coordinate support for absences within the District May prepare and conduct specialized professional development training, with guidance from supervisors or other District personnel, related to strategies for working with the behavioral and social needs of students, behavior management techniques and procedures, instructional program and other needs May be responsible for leading team meetings including ongoing ABA concept reviews, discussing individual student needs and facilitating discussion Assist with the development, training, and implementation of assessments, programming and behavior plans May attend IEP meetings Recognize and intervene during behavioral crises involving aggressive and/or dangerous behaviors to maintain safety of school personnel and student by implementing behavior support plans or District-approved emergency interventions. Provide 1:1 assistance as needed, communicate with relevant school personnel and document and report the crisis as soon as possible to appropriate personnel ? Provide a variety of clerical and supportive tasks. Assist the supervisor in maintaining records and files related to student progress. Track behavioral data using graphs and data sheets Provide initial or ongoing training to various staff on behavioral and instructional procedures Participate in specialized professional development training by District personnel Attend to the personal care needs of some students with physical limitations; implements health care and physical care procedures such as toileting, washing and feeding Performs other directly related duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with students, staff and community Ability to perform basic clerical work Ability to speak clearly and effectively; follow oral and written directions Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and discussions Ability to implement technical intervention strategies across a variety of settings and student needs Ability to take initiative/lead during behavior crisis situations Ability to accurately and objectively record data Ability to independently travel to and from schools to fulfill student services and attend meetings or trainings Knowledge of and training in behavior-based techniques Knowledge of various positive behavior modification techniques and social facilitation strategies Experience in writing behavior support plans Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with a wide variety of IEP team members QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS Minimum AA degree, BA preferred Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver License and have access to reliable transportation for travel between the sites Minimum two-year experience working with children with disabilities and special needs, behavioral challenges and/or emotional disturbances in an educational setting, including some demonstrated experience implementing ABA programs, three years preferred Successful completion of the Safety-Care Crisis Intervention course or other equivalent de-escalation and crisis responding course that is approved by the district within 6 months of commencing employment in the position PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Assist in physical and sometimes strenuous activities with students such as lifting, weight shifting and positioning of students Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications

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