Behavior Technician

Behavior Technician

Calvert County Public Schools

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

POSITION SUMMARY - The behavior technician, working under the direction of the behavior specialist, will work with students and staff to facilitate and support individual implementation of behavior intervention plans (BIPs). The behavior technician may also serve as a first responder to crisis situations at designated schools with students with various disabilities. Supports staff regarding behavior resources, strategies, and instruction.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND

EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education development (GED) certificate or equivalency; associate degree preferred
• Completion of classroom behavior management course (through College of Southern Maryland) or completion of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) course
• Experience working with students with severe disabilities especially those with externalizing behaviors
• Current certification or be willing to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI) and Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI) and/or any other designated trainings
• Valid driver's license, motor vehicle insurance, and a reliable means of transportation

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND

SKILLS:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form
• Ability to carry out assignments to completion with direction and independently
• Ability to communicate issues affecting students' progress with the behavior facilitator
• Ability to follow the directions of the teacher and behavior specialist which may include supporting behavior strategies presented to the school staff
• Ability to assume a leadership role in crisis situations
• Knowledge and understanding of positive behavior support and interventions
• Basic knowledge of computers, including knowledge of Boardmaker, Microsoft Suite and willingness to learn
• Ability to learn the operation of office machines and audio-visual devices
• Knowledge of basic assistive technology communication systems
• Knowledge of regulations regarding seclusion, exclusion, and restraint
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the responsibilities listed below
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES :

• Provide instructional and behavioral support and assistance to classroom teachers and instructional assistants, the behavior specialist, and psychologist who are implementing the behavior intervention plans for students
• Support and assist teachers, and behavior specialist, in preparing instructional and behavioral support materials for students
• Employ strategies to deescalate a student in crisis
• May serve as a lead member on the school's crisis team during a crisis
• Respond to students in crisis, take the lead on managing the student during the crisis, and remain with the student throughout the crisis event
• Assist with reintegrating the student back into the classroom following a crisis
• Debrief with behavior specialist, classroom teacher, psychologist/social worker and/or administration following a crisis event
• Compile data and prepare visual displays/graphs of student progress
• Reflect on observed behavior of students and provide ideas and strategies under the supervision of the Behavior Specialist
• Provide data collection and clerical support to assist in recording and monitoring student progress and supporting behavior intervention plans
• Assist with demonstrating behavior interventions/strategies for the school-based team
• Attend monthly team/staff meetings as needed
• Provide support for students transitioning between teachers or to another school
• Provide class coverage in emergency situations
• Provide support to transportation staff in the implementation of behavior plans while students are being transported
• Come to work promptly every day
• Work flexible hours as necessary
• Work under stress and meet all deadlines
• Travel from school to school as necessary

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES :

(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned by director and/or supervisor of Special Education.)

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS/ DEMANDS:

Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment. Work may require physical as well as psychological confrontations with aggressive students. The behavior technician may be required to lift or assist with lifting students at various times during the instructional day and may require restraining students in CPI holds.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS

Requires the implementation of CPI physical restraint

EVALUATION :

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by Calvert County Public Schools.