Behavior Modification Technician/ (26-27)

General Definition of Work

The behavior modification technician, under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision-making discretion related to the implementation of behavior management programs to ensure the safety, well-being, and educational success of students and working as a team member to increase the social, behavioral, and academic skills needed for success. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.

Qualifications

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Act as an advocate for students by providing one-on-one and group therapy processing sessions, assessment of student's needs, individual behavior planning, personal goal setting, weekly follow-ups with students and other school-based supports as needed
• Observe, document, and maintain data regarding student behavior, attendance, and academic progress; evaluate student information and make recommendations as needed
• Establish rapport and working relationships with students, staff, parents, and other community agencies to promote the best possible outcome for the student in the shortest possible time frame
• Serve as a liaison between the student, parents, CMS non-traditional program/school, regular CMS schools, community agencies and other educational programs; assist students, parents, staff and community agencies in understanding CMS policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Implement behavior management programs, enabling students to acquire social and interpersonal behaviors that will enhance their academic success; assist teachers and administrators to develop current behavior management strategies
• Assist with the day-to-day discipline, discuss student concerns with appropriate school staff and community agencies, assist with coordinating activities for parents, and respond to requests for assistance and information
• Provide close supervision to students who have committed CMS code of conduct violations or law violations and have been assigned to an alternative setting
• Provide immediate practical assistance to students to increase necessary social, behavioral, and academic skills needed to be successful in home and school settings
• Implement social skill/character education curriculum; provide individual and group instruction to students regarding appropriate social skills and behaviors; proactively monitor behavior by observing and interacting with students
• Maintain accurate log of student progress, relative behavior, and social skills development
• Absorb and identify students who demonstrate a need for programs provided by community-based human services agencies
• Respond to calls for assistance from staff and students (both crisis and routine); diffuse and de-escalate potentially volatile situations
• Address the needs of EC students appropriately and in accordance with Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, team meetings, and pertinent in-service sessions
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Salary/Status

Hourly NC 09/ Full-time, 10 months

Reports To

Principal

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavior management principles
• Skilled in de-escalation
• Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to develop and implement effective individual/group behavior management plans
• Ability to collect and summarize data to document student progress by observing and charting behaviors and measuring the duration and frequency of inappropriate behavior
• Ability to provide support to faculty in managing students sometimes necessitating controlling aggressive behavior
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work with adolescents and families
• Ability to effectively explain the school system's disciplinary policies and procedures
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of current goals

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required
• Additional specialized trainings/certifications or two (2) years of related college coursework required
• One (1) year of experience in a mental health or human service program preferably working with behaviorally complex children
• Bachelor's degree in Social Services field preferred
• Active Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification preferred