Behavior Technician - Independence Academy (IA)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support at Independence Academy in all classroom and non-classroom settings in order for students to fully participate in class activities.
• Assisting with a small group of students in specialized programs by tutoring, adapting work and monitoring and enforcing social and acceptable behavior.
• May assist with administering testing or assessments.
• Assist instructor with related paperwork.
• Implement specialized behavioral programs; work directly with staff on progress and Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Aid students with special needs in performing daily routines, including getting to and from class and bus stop.
• Afford support during crisis management, affective needs programmatic elements, data collection, and intervention and support behavior plan implementation.
• Support students under the direct supervision of a behavior specialist.
• Participate in ongoing and regular feedback cycles regarding the implementation of behavioral supports.
• Participate in professional development specific to the implementation of behavioral supports for students including, but not limited to, Registered Behavior Technician training.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Willingness to work with students with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities, autism, and other disabilities (training opportunities provided).

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees.

Pay

All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees' previous work experience.

Schedule

Standard Hours Per Week: 37.6

Location

THORNTON, CO.