ESS Behavior Technician

General Statement of Responsibilities

• Ensure students get from school transportation to the classroom and back in the afternoon.
• Aid the teacher in implementing classroom management and social skill training, including one-on-one student assistance as needed.
• Provide academic and behavioral support to students, offering positive reinforcement across all environments.
• Develop students' self-responsibility for behavior at school and at home.
• Maintain accurate reports on students and their behavioral needs to track each student's improvement.
• Periodically report student progress or concerns to the ESS Behavior Program Teacher.
• Work with the ESS Behavior Program Teacher to assist staff members in enhancing educational support for students.
• Coordinate with the ESS Behavior Teacher to inform other certificated staff about events impacting students receiving support and services.
• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of training every 3 years in continuing education related to children with developmental disabilities and challenging behavior.

Principal And Essential Functions

Maintains knowledge of individuals, their health/medical needs, and their service plans.

Provides support as scheduled and as outlined in each Individual Education Plan and assists the individual in achieving their goals.

Maintains an accurate record of services delivered for MIPS billing.

Documents data and notes to adequately show individual's progress toward goals on IEP goals.

Collaborates with the ESS Behavior Teacher to ensure other certificated staff on campus are informed of events impacting individuals receiving support and services.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stoops, reaches, stands, walks, lifts, pulls, pushes, grasps, talks, hears, sees, and uses repetitive motions.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds.
• Requires close vision to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.
• Meets multiple demands and interacts with the public and other staff.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and meets the State and Federal guidelines for a highly qualified paraprofessional (PRAXIS or Work Keys test accepted, or Associate’s degree, or, 60 college credits).
• Bilingual preferred.
• Valid AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Card.