Behavioral Technician

Job Description

Glendale Elementary School District

Behavioral Technician

Purpose Statement

The job of Behavioral Technician is to provide assistance to students that receive social emotional services in a Special

Education CC-SE, SE-CD or Autism self-contained classroom; monitoring students during classroom and non-classroom

times; providing for special health care needs; developing students' daily living and behavioral/social skills, monitoring their

progress and communicating any issues or concerns that come up.

Other Functions

● Provide direct intervention for students in an alternative setting based on developmentally appropriate, naturalistic

ABA therapy.

● Follow the intervention plans developed by staff.

● Collaborate with staff to provide high quality support for students.

● Actively engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

● Build meaningful and professional relationships with students and families.

● Receive ongoing feedback, coaching and professional development from your site leader to improve and grow your

practice and skills.

● Provide classroom support as assigned by the site’s coordinator.

● Work with Behavioral Specialists and classroom staff to monitor BIPs for students.

● Collect, input, and analyze data and metrics on student progress on behavior goals in student IEPs and BIPs.

● Develop, maintain, and support positive behavioral practices to promote skill development.

● Participate in debriefings of difficult or unusual incidents.

● Work with students to support behavioral and educational goals in accordance with Teacher’s directions.

● May be called to respond to escalation and/or other urgent behavior situations on campus or the community.

● Successfully complete all aspects of BoysTown and Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention training, be

prepared to implement all techniques, and maintain certification.

● Carry out behavioral interventions, using research based techniques, with students which could include monitoring

students, evading, containing physical aggression, lifting, and pursuing students who might be running away.

● Attend all relevant staff meetings and in-services.

● Facilitate open communication, a team approach, and maintain a positive attitude toward program function and

District goals.

● Collect and record data on student behavior.

● Collaborate, communicate, and assist with the training of students, parents, and staff.

● Provide a safe and supportive environment for students.

● Maintain strict confidentiality.

● Attend training to acquire further knowledge.

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Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet

changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include

administering first aid; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and

maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a

variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze

situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform

the functions of the job include: instructional/tutorial procedures and practices; intervention techniques for emergency

situations; age appropriate activities; stages of child development; safety practices and

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required

to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes;

and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals

and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze

issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving

with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of

the job include: establishing and maintaining effective working relationships (especially with students); maintaining

confidentiality; working as part of a team and with frequent interruptions; and working in a physically hazardous

environment.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating

others. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a

continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant

lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or

crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 60% walking, and 30% standing. The

job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or

illness.

Experience: Job related experience is required

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Registered Behavior Technician or comparable approved training/courses

Equivalency

Required Testing: Required Certificates and Licenses

60 College Semester Hours

OR Passing Score on the ParaProfessional Test (ACT

Work Keys)

Continuing Educ./Training: Clearances

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses Measles/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination

Tuberculosis Clearance

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Required

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Non Exempt 32

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