Behavior Support Technician

About the role

Provides support to site staff and gives assistance to students with individual social, academic, behavioral and other needs. Reports to the Principal and works under the direction of the site principal.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavior supports and interventions to students in 1:1 and group settings.
• Work with general education students and students with varying disabilities (autism, ADHD, developmental disabilities, etc.) and their teachers to support behavior interventions/strategies in the classroom setting.
• Consistently implement environmental behavior interventions.
• Follow prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols as instructed by the site principal.
• Effectively communicate with staff members regarding student progress.
• Provide support for integration and success in the classroom setting.
• Accompany and assist students with transition activities in the classroom and school setting.
• Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when working with students.
• Follow the legal and ethical standards of confidentiality of information.
• Develop cooperative and functional relationships with district staff and the public; maintain consistent and punctual attendance; ensure job responsibilities are met competently and within established deadlines.
• Participate in professional development and other training programs, as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate Degree or higher
• OR 48 hours of college credit
• OR passed the ParaPro (paraprofessional test)
• OR passed the OGET (Oklahoma General Education Test)
• OR passed the WorkKeys Test

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of disabilities.
• Computer literate; excellent written and oral communication ability.
• Strong knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and laws applicable to education and special education.
• Ability to follow all district policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, displaying initiative and enthusiasm for the tasks being done.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, team members, and administrators.
• Ability to work without supervision and as a team player.
• Ability to document records accurately.
• Ability to manage confidential information in a manner that respects students, families, and employees.
• Ability to listen effectively.

Physical Demands

• Lifting of students for proper positioning to prevent deformity and enhance comfort and stability.
• Transferring of students to toilet, floor wedge, bolster ball and other therapeutic equipment.
• Ability to sit in classroom chairs at a desk for up to an hour at a time.
• Frequently walk the hallways the length of the school.

Work Environment

• Work environment can at times be very stressful but is usually calm.
• There can be many interruptions in routine due to student behavior or making accommodations.
• Must have own transportation to sites.