Classroom Technician

About the role

The Classroom Technician, under the direction of the Interim Training Support, Special Education Teacher, Behavior Consultant or assigned designee, executes the written plans for students in the classroom and fosters relationships with all internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Fully implements all assigned student plans and programs with fidelity across environments
• Accurately completes appropriate documentation requirements related to in-school services
• Supports clients through Activities of Daily Living (e.g. self-care routines and chores), lunch/feeding, and physical education activities
• Collections, documents, and/or enters data or other relevant information pertaining to student behavior, IEP goals, and prescribed programming
• Prepares instructional materials at the direction of the Teacher and/or Behavior Consultant and provides instructional support to students throughout the day both in the autism support environment as well as other inclusive environments
• Coaches to all team members in a supportive and collaborative manner, and receives and implements coaching from others to improve performance
• Supports student supervision duties such as recess, arrival, dismissal, etc.
• Provides substitute coverage in other classrooms within the program as needed
• Completes other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Sitting, walking, running, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, kneeling, and crawling, often for extended periods of the workday
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and effectively
• Subject to inside environmental conditions

Expected Schedule

• Full-time days and hours of the workweek are Monday through Friday as agreed upon by management, the classroom schedule, and the respective school district calendar
• This position is also expected to attend a range of 5-10 professional development days annually
• Dependent upon qualified student enrollments over Extended School Year, this position may be expected to work during the summer term

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma required
• Minimum 1 year experience working in Human Services or Education-field required
• Current First Aid and CPR Training required
• Successful completion and renewal of emergency prevention & intervention strategies required
• Successful completion of all required PA Department of Education trainings required

Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in related service field highly desired
• Prior experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders preferred
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
• Demonstrates flexibility, receptiveness to change, tactfulness, patience, and courtesy
• Demonstrates leadership abilities and organizational skills