Behavior Support Technician: CPI & FBA Expert

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are seeking a Behavior Support Technician (BST) to promote student safety, well-being, and educational access by supporting staff during crisis situations related to student behavior and mental health issues.

The BST will conduct FBAs, collaborate on behavior intervention plans, and implement CPI-based crisis prevention strategies for students with disabilities, under general supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPI training required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with student behavior required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Provide one-on-one support to students in crisis situations using Crisis Prevention and Intervention CPI strategies as needed for students with disabilities.
• Use CPI strategies to assist students in modifying behaviors with an emphasis on appropriate consequences and encouraging personal responsibility.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and collaborate with staff when developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Monitor and provide feedback to staff on implementation of BIPs.
• Collaborate with staff during individual student crisis situations.
• Collect, analyze, and assess data related to student behavior.
• Participate in the daily bus, car and van transportation duties involving student arrival and departure to and from schools.
• Support initiatives to foster a positive school climate.
• Participate in professional development and other meetings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Judgment

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPI training

3 years experience with student behavior

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are seeking a Behavior Support Technician (BST) to promote student safety, well-being, and educational access by supporting staff during crisis situations related to student behavior and mental health issues.

The BST will conduct FBAs, collaborate on behavior intervention plans, and implement CPI-based crisis prevention strategies for students with disabilities, under general supervision.