Middle & High School Registered Behavior Technician

Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled

ESTIMATED

START DATE:

ASAP

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Whitmore Lake Public Schools serves approximately 800 students in preschool-12th grade and their families in Whitmore Lake and the surrounding area. Whitmore Lake Middle/High School is a 6th-12th grade building. We are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized education to all. At the heart of all we do is our tight-knit Trojan community, including our students, their families and our staff. We work hard and take pride in making every day a great day to be a Trojan.

#Trojan Pride

Starting at $20.00/hr, increasing with experience

Full-time position, Monday-Friday during school year, 7:30 am- 3:00 pm

This is a Whitmore Lake Public Schools position funded through a service agreement with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District.

Whitmore Lake Middle & High School

7430 Whitmore Lake Rd.

Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

A caring, dependable professional who can provide direct behavior support to students using Applied Behavior Analysis principles. The Registered Behavior Technician will work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and building administrator to help students build skills, reduce barriers to learning and make progress toward individualized goals.

• A high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:
  • an associate or bachelor's degree or
  • at least 60 semester hours from an approved postsecondary institution, or
  • a passing score on the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification Basic Skills or ETS Para Pro Assessment.
• Current Registered Behavior Technician certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Experience working with students receiving special education services; experience with Applied Behavior Analysis is preferred
• Crisis Prevention Institute training, or willingness to be trained
• Ability to understand and implement behavior intervention plans and individualized education program goals and objectives
• Strong communication, organization, time-management and teamwork skills.
• Ability to accept feedback and build skills through ongoing coaching and professional development
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance

• Provide direct services to students in classroom and school settings using intensive teaching and natural-environment strategies.
• Follow student behavior intervention plans and individualized education programs.
• Collect, record and interpret objective data on observable student behavior and progress.
• Assist the Board Certified Behavior Analyst with assessments, skill-acquisition plans and behavior-reduction protocols, as directed.
• Meet regularly with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst for supervision, coaching and program review.
• Work with teachers, support staff and individualized education program teams to support student success and inclusion.
• Communicate professionally with staff and families about student progress, as directed.
• Prepare student materials and help maintain a clean, safe and organized learning environment.
• Protect student confidentiality and follow district policies, procedures and professional ethics requirements.
• Attend required training and maintain the technical knowledge and certification needed for the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly (e.g., assisting or moving classroom materials)
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and getting up from the floor
• Ability to…