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Behavior Support Specialist- Multiple Vacancies

Shakopee Public Schools · Shakopee, MN · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$25/hrInternship

Job Summary and Duties

Work with students, under the direction of certified staff, to manage behavior through interventions, positive behavior supports, and strategies as outlined in the IEP if applicable.

Registered Behavior Technician (district Will Provide Certification And Supervision)

  • Implement behavior intervention plans
  • Provide direct support to students
  • Collaborate closely with teachers and other school staff as needed

Stay updated on best practices, research findings, and relevant regulations in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) through ongoing professional development activities and training opportunities.

Uphold ethical practices outlined in the RBT Ethics Code (2.0).

Behavior Management

  • Utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to provide proactive and reactive evidence-based strategies to help manage challenging behaviors
  • Functional communication training
  • Support in teaching and modeling replacement behaviors
  • Utilizing reinforcement and reward systems (such as token economy systems)
  • Determine the function of student behavior by taking valuable data
  • Help implement behavior intervention plans with fidelity
  • Perform and document the district approved restraint methods, as well as participate in crisis intervention training provided by the district
  • Respond to behavior calls as needed for special education students

Special Education Program Support/Development

  • Aid in implementing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on data collection and collaborating with teachers, school psychologists, and the BCBA as needed
  • Effective communication with teachers, special education staff, and other relevant stakeholders to coordinate interventions and ensure consistency in behavior management across various settings within the school environment
  • Ensure data storage is organized, secure, and confidential

Professional Development

  • Attend monthly trainings provided by the student support team
  • Be present to cover 5% of student contact hours supervised by the BCBA

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, special education, or other related field preferred
  • Already have, or will be willing to obtain, a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
  • Candidates working towards BCBA certification may earn hours towards Supervised Fieldwork during their workday
  • Previous experience working with children with behavioral challenges, preferably in a school or clinical setting
  • Basic understanding of applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles and techniques
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions
  • Proficiency in data collection and analysis techniques
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic school environment with varying student needs and challenges
  • Ability to safely lift 50 pounds
  • Working in a diverse community of learners
  • Ability to work with students of different disabilities and diagnoses (ASD, EBD, ADHD, DD, etc.)
  • NVCI (preferred, willing to obtain)

Benefits

  • A competitive benefit package is also available and includes the following:
  • - Medical Insurance
  • - Dental Insurance
  • - HSA&VEBA
  • - Flexible Spending & Dependent Care
  • - Accidental Injury & Critical Illness
  • - Life Insurance
  • - Long Term Disability
  • - Employee Assistance Program
  • - Paid Time Off- 15 sick days, 2 personal days, & 8 paid holidays
  • - PERA Retirement Plan (Public Employees Retirement Association)
  • - 7.5% district contribution
  • - 403(B) plan- 2.5% match

Application Procedure

You must be a permanent employee of the district to use the internal application. Substitutes are not considered internal applicants and must complete the external application. Apply Online at http://www.applitrack.com/shakopee/onlineapp/ under posting 6650.

Selection Procedure Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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