Behavioral Skills Technician- SPED and 504

About the Role

The Behavior Skills Technician (BST) intervenes directly and supports students with severe behavior challenges. This position collects, manages, and interprets data on student behavior, drafts behavior intervention plans including environmental engineering, and trains school-based paraprofessionals to replicate duties when students move to a less restrictive setting. The BST works under the direction of the Director of Special Education and in collaboration with special education teacher(s), Behavioral Consultant(s), and Special Education Behavior Specialists.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent
• Associate's degree or minimum of 2 years from an accredited higher education institution (official transcripts or college diploma must be provided with application or upon contingent offer; unofficial transcripts accepted as placeholder)
• Must be able to learn, describe, and apply a variety of learned behavior support and management techniques based on applied behavior analysis (proactive behavior and de-escalation strategies)
• Hold or obtain CPR & First Aid Certification within two months of hire
• Complete Safety Care Training
• Attend Annual Health Services Training
• Valid driver's license, evidence of insurability, and access to reliable transportation to travel to various school locations
• Speak, read, write, analyze, understand, and follow written and verbal communication in English, including grammar and punctuation; listen to and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in writing
• Selected candidates must be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a K-12 special education or public employment environment
• Completed Safety Care Training
• Experience working with and implementing Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for students
• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Deliver direct instruction to students in the special education and general education settings
• Drive from site to site as directed by supervisor (reliable transportation required)
• Complete minimum of 40 hours of training annually, with 10 hours per term, on topics related to field
• Participate in regular professional development and embedded training, including annual Safety Care training
• Obtain Safety Care specialist certification within 8 weeks of hire and maintain certification
• Accurately collect Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) data to support creation of FBA and Behavior Intervention Plan
• Accurately implement behavior interventions with a wide range of students with significant behavioral needs
• Provide basic feedback when supporting teachers working with students with significant behavioral needs
• Attend monthly meetings as scheduled by supervisor
• Complete Emergency Safe Interventions (ESI) documentation when restraints or other ESI interventions are used by the staff member
• Utilize knowledge of students, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and concepts for Special Education learning to implement learning and behavior plans that meet students' social and behavioral interventions and ensure compliance with IEPs
• Implement behavior strategies and provide one-on-one or small group instruction to students with challenging behaviors (physical aggression, self-harm, elopement, destruction of property, and other dangerous behavior)
• Implement and monitor academic and behavior interventions as directed by the director, specialist, and administrator for application in all educational settings
• Collect data on behavioral and academic targets, and under the direction of the special education director, specialist and teacher, document duties with students to support Medicaid funding
• Provide emergency support to students in crisis while remaining calm and collected
• Report incidents (fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students and adhere to district policies, procedures, and state law
• Participate in regularly scheduled training sessions held by Special Education Behavior Specialists
• Learn, describe and apply a variety of learned behavior support and management techniques based on applied behavior analysis (proactive behavior and de-escalation strategies) and behavior management
• Work adaptable work hours and ride the school bus to and from school with student(s) based on student needs
• Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions; work as part of a team by collaborating with own and other work units
• Roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Represent the program in a professional manner using workplace etiquette; demonstrate regular positive interactions with students, staff, and other stakeholders
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective function of the work unit

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Behavioral Skills Technician Physical Demands Form available. The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services or call 801-578-8340.

Work Calendar: 242 Day
FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)
Contract Status: Non-Contract
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director of Special Education or designee
Starting Wage: $22.00 hourly
Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/S
Positions Available: 2

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