JOB TITLE-Behavior Tech
CLASSIFICATION- Classified
FLSA STATUS- Non-Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR- Building Principal
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM- Building administrators district leadership
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION-To provide programatic support to behavior programs as well as individual support to students. Successful behavior technicians will have an understanding of basic principles of behavior change be patient and compassionate with students and staff and be able to work with a greater level of independence than a typical associate position.
Please review theUCSD Actions of Excellenceto gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.
QUALIFICATIONS-
(Skills Knowledge Abilities Education Certification/Licensure Experience Equipment)
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work with students with special needs on a daily basis.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly when an emergency arises.
- Knowledge of IEP procedures physical therapy and occupational therapy programs.
- Knowledge of how to use assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Ability to communicate with extreme patience to students with special needs or behavioral problems.
- Ability to work with individuals towards IEP goals.
- Ability to explain and participate in daily activities.
- Ability to interact in a positive manner with students faculty parents and other staff members.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
- Experience working with behavior students and implementing behavior plans preferred.
- CPI certification and experience using CPI techniques preferred.
Equipment
- Office equipment such as computers two-way radios multi-line phone system cell phone copier and fax machines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- First responder to behavior problems.
- Document when behavioral problems take place.
- Knowledge of all student BIPs.
- Train associates on behavior plans.
- Assist with BIP questions and behavior concerns from associates.
- Assist teachers with behavior plans and accommodations as needed.
- Resource to General Education liason to ensure students plans are being implemented.
- Conduct integrity checklists.
- Ensure student plans are being implemented.
- Perform classroom/student observations.
- Check-in when concerns are raised in regards to BIPs or new behavior.
- Assist with planning of Social Skills and instruction.
- Assist in creating student materials related to BIPs (social stories break cards etc.)
- Attend meetings regarding student BIPs.
- Behavior team meetings (i.e. with School Psychologist Behavior Analyst etc.)
- Escort students to/from bus.
- Assist with morning routine.
- Provide direct associate service when needed.
- Provide post-crisis communication as directed by the Special Education teacher and/or administrator.
- Enter Chapter 103b documentation.
- Scan student information to district shared drive.
- Maintain a reliable attendance record.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS-
- None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS-
- Repetitious bending lifting and hand movement.
- Ability to work while standing moving and/or walking.
- Drug tobacco and alcohol-free while working.
- Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.
WORKING CONDITIONS-
- Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.
- Occasional meetings outside the school day.
- Occasional exposure to body fluids fumes noise and hazardous materials and emergency situations.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT-
- At-Will Employee
- Letter of Assignment
- Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines
- Performance evaluated annually