Behavioral Technician , II - Hawaii District-East Special Education​/Special Services

This posting is being used to fill Behavioral Technician positions that provide services to students at the specified location. The authorized level of these positions is Behavioral Technician II. Applications are being accepted down to the Behavioral Technician I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Behavioral Technician I, SR-14: $4,054.00 per month

Behavioral Technician II, SR-16: $4,388.00 per month

• Implements ABA program and BIP with fidelity by using appropriate behavior management techniques with students exhibiting severe, challenging behavior.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with students by pairing self as a supporting individual to build value and increase social interaction.
• Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors and fades prompts appropriately to promote independent responding.
• Increases the frequency and duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive behavior).
• Collects, records, graphs, and maintains various program and behavioral data, including A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, interresponse time, or event-and interval-based recording.
• Provides instructional support tasks, in accordance with the IEP and/or ABA program, by using evidence‑based practices for individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
• Oversees independent study activities or small group instruction, as planned by the licensed professional, by providing clear instruction, modeling, checking for understanding, guided and independent practice, feedback, and monitoring.
• Instructs, assists, and accompanies students off‑campus as part of individual instructional programs including various academic, social, vocational, daily‑living, and life‑skill instruction.
• Reports observations on student progress, behavior, or instructional needs to the licensed behavior analyst and teacher and provides recommendations on follow‑up activities.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and other training activities to keep abreast of current behavioral and instructional methods, strategies, and/or techniques.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent AND one of the following: 48 semester credits of baccalaureate‑level courses with specific math and English credits; an AA or AS degree with a minimum of 48 credits at the baccalaureate level; or successful completion of the Para Pro Assessment.

Except for the substitutions provided, applicants must have progressively responsible work experience as described.

• Behavioral Technician I – General Experience 1 year, Specialized 2 years, Technical 0 years.
• Behavioral Technician II – General Experience 1 year, Specialized 2 years, Technical 1 year.

Applicants must be a Registered Behavior Technician with the BACB or an approved organization and maintain annual recertification upon hire.

Possession of a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii.

• Holidays: 13 paid holidays each year (14 in an election year).
• Vacation: 21 days per year for certain bargaining units.
• Sick Leave: 21 days per year for certain bargaining units.
• Health Insurance:
  State pays part of premiums for approved plans.
• Group Life Insurance:
  Free policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan:
  State deducts health care premiums before taxes.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Tax savings benefit program for health care and dependent care.
• Retirement Plan:
  State contributes to retirement plan; eligibility based on years and age.
• Tax Shelter Annuity:
  Participating employees may contribute pre‑tax dollars.
• Deferred Compensation:
  Tax-deferred retirement investment program.
• Temporary Disability Insurance:
  Benefits for non-work related injuries or illness.
• Social Security:
  State contributes to employee's Social Security account.
• Workers' Compensation:
  Benefits for injuries on the job.
• Union & Collective Bargaining:
  Right to join union; service fee required unless excluded.

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