Behavior Support Specialist - Special Education (Contract)

Granite-School-District; Utah; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite School District is seeking a Behavior Support Technician (BST) in the Special Education department. The BST will work under behavior specialists to assist students with severe behavior challenges, collect data, draft behavior interventions, and train paraeducators to sustain progress.

Required: High School diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, ability to travel between schools, and the intention to obtain an RBT certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Independent transportation to travel to various schools.
• Must obtain RBT certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Experience with students who have behavior challenges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements behavior strategies and provides one-to-one or small group instruction.
• Delivers direct instruction in special education and general education settings.
• Collects data on behavior and/or academic targets.
• Trains and supports school-based paraeducators.
• Provides emergency support to students in crisis.
• Attends regular professional development and MANDT training.”

Skills

RBT certification

Lifts 50 pounds

Data collection/ABA

Follow directions

Positive student interactions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Granite School District is seeking a Behavior Support Technician (BST) in the Special Education department. The BST will work under behavior specialists to assist students with severe behavior challenges, collect data, draft behavior interventions, and train paraeducators to sustain progress.

Required: High School diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, ability to travel between schools, and the intention to obtain an RBT certification within 6 months.