ESY - Registered Behavior Technician - SPECTRUM

Job Details

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
2/22/2024

Location:
SPECTRUM

Date Available:
06/10/2024

Closing Date:
Open until filled
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking talented Registered Behavior Technicians for our Extended School Year (ESY) program at SPECTRUM in Hokah, MN. This program will meet for a total of 15 days:

• June 10-13
• June 17-18, 20
• July 8 - 11
• July 15 - 18

HOURS: 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Position Overview:
The Registered Behavior Technician provides classroom and behavioral supports for students through analyzing data to identify inappropriate behaviors; planning; implementing and tracking individual behavioral plan; identifying barriers to successful transition; and, facilitating transition plans. Their role is to help IEP teams create plans to manage behaviors that affect a student's learning. They work with the team to provide a comprehensive approach to behavior management that includes evaluation, data collection, interventions and regular monitoring.

Qualifications:

• The Education District requires an applicant to have:
  • Have an associate's degree in a social services discipline; or
  • Have two years of supervised experience working with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors as well as co-occuring mental disorders or neurocognitive disorder.
• In addition, a Behavior Technician must:
  • Have received a minimum of four hours of training in functional assessment;
  • Have received 20 hours of instruction in the understanding of the function of behavior;
  • Have received ten hours of instruction on design of positive practices behavioral support strategies;
  • Be determined by a behavior professional to have the training and prerequisite skills required to provide positive practices strategies as well as behavior reduction approved intervention to the person who receives behavioral support; and
  • Be under the direct supervision of a behavior professional.
• Experience in child behavior and intervention experience strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license to travel between HVED programs and member school district(s).

Competencies:

• Must be able to work in team decision-making situations
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess ability to problem-solve
• Must possess ability to coordinate with others and lead teams when necessary
• Knowledgeable in interpreting and supporting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs)
• Familiar with PBSP (Positive Behavior Support Plan) and BIPs (Behavior Intervention plans)

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Provide classroom and behavioral supports for students through analyzing data to identify inappropriate behaviors, implementing and tracking individual behavioral plans.
• Identify barriers to successful transition and facilitate transition plans.
• Assist IEP teams in problem-solving and creating plans to manage behaviors that affect a student's learning.
• Provide a comprehensive approach to behavior management that includes evaluation, data collection, interventions and regular monitoring to produce socially significant improvement in children's behavior.

Working Conditions:

• Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.

Salary/Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package. Based on years of experience and credentials.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

 Hiawatha Valley Education District

 06/01/2024

 Winona,MN