Middle & High School Registered Behavior Technician

WHO WE ARE:

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 see and hear to supervise children and respond to their needs quickly
• Frequent reaching, pushing, pulling, and grasping to interact with children and maintain classroom environment
• Ability to move quickly and respond calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to speak clearly to communicate with children, parents, and staff
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions during recess, arrival, and dismissal

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability…