Behavior Intervention Tech - Special Education

TrulyHired; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Fringe benefits

Non-union

Job summary

St. Clair County RESA is hiring a Behavior Technician at Creekside Learning Center. The position supports students under supervision of specialists to implement BIPs, model interventions, and coach staff.

32.5 hours weekly, 8:00 am–3:30 pm, non-union, at-will, 499 Range Road, Marysville, MI 48040. Minimum qualifications include an associates degree in Human Services or related, RBT training a plus, and experience with individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in an area of Human Services preferred.
• RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) Training a plus.
• Past work experience with persons with a disability.
• Experience supporting students who present challenging behavior, and implementation of positive behavior strategies.
• CPR and first aid training preferred.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, including pulling, pushing, bending, stooping and twisting.
• Regular predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• CPI Training and willingness to receive ongoing de-escalation training.
• Board Maker Experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an intuitive sense for addressing challenging behavior in a positive manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand the function of behaviors, how adult behavior influences student behavior and student behavior influences adult behavior.
• Able to consistently follow a student's specific Behavior Intervention Plan in a one-to-one, small group or classroom setting.
• Able to model for district staff the implementation of specifically-identified interventions, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching to staff.
• Willing to be trained in crisis prevention techniques and physical intervention, and perform approved physical intervention techniques when required.
• Capable of understanding the vital role of de-escalation strategies, and knowing when and how to use them.
• Able to understand the intent of a BIP and the interventions, and ask for clarification when needed.
• Competence with timely and accurate data collection and documentation to reflect implementation of the BIPDemonstrate flexibility and the ability to take verbal direction.
• Reflect on and utilize feedback to increase intervention effectiveness.
• Respectful of student, parents and staff at all levels, and works well in a team and for the dignity for the student.
• Ability to travel to local districts to train support staff and support the students as they transition back to their districts.
• Utilize an established communication process.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Punctual
• Demonstrate strict adherence to confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Associates Degree in Human Services

RBT Training

Experience with disabilities

Behavior support experience

CPR and first aid training

Valid Michigan driver’s license

Lift 50 lbs

Regular attendance

CPI training

Board Maker experience

Education

Associates Degree in Human Services

Job description

St. Clair County RESA is hiring a Behavior Technician at Creekside Learning Center. The position supports students under supervision of specialists to implement BIPs, model interventions, and coach staff.

32.5 hours weekly, 8:00 am–3:30 pm, non-union, at-will, 499 Range Road, Marysville, MI 48040. Minimum qualifications include an associates degree in Human Services or related, RBT training a plus, and experience with individuals with disabilities.