Behavior Technician

Young World Physical Education; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

State pension plan

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in North Wilkesboro is seeking a dedicated individual to support students with varied disabilities. The role includes assisting in classroom instruction, implementing behavior strategies, and maintaining effective communication with students, parents, and staff.

Applicants should have a minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework and demonstrate an ability to work effectively with children who have special needs. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the educational environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Knowledge of child growth and developmental behavior characteristics.
• Ability to establish cooperative relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding and support for students with disabilities.
• Create instructional materials to aid student success.
• Support students throughout the school day, including unstructured times.

Skills

Communication skills

Behavior management strategies

Teamwork

Ability to work with students with disabilities

Education

Minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework

Tools

Classroom tools and equipment

Job description

Job Description

Wilkes County Schools provides a robust variety of state and local benefit offerings that include but are not limited to health insurance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, state pension plan, and other ancillary benefits. Benefit eligibility is determined by job status and percentage of employment. In addition, Wilkes County Schools offers a local salary supplement of 5%.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups and varied cognitive and social and emotional disabilities.
• Model appropriate behavioral interventions.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Create, modify, and utilize a variety of appropriate instructional and visual materials to support student success.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Work with the IEP team in the development and implementation of data collection systems and assist in the analysis and interpretation of the results to evaluate student performance, progress, and the effectiveness of interventions.
• Assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of classroom instruction and behavior support.
• Implement Behavior Strategic Plan and prescribed behavior strategies.
• Work with students who have special needs and/or aggressive behaviors such as biting, kicking, hitting, and emotional outbursts.
• Support students throughout the school day including unstructured times, break, lunch, recess, and PA time.
• Supervise and provide appropriate assistance to students in special education, general education, and community settings, including transportation to and from school as needed.
• Consult and collaborate with school staff and district staff as needed.
• Assist in student assessments as appropriate.
• Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and reports.
• Meet and interact with employees and parent/guardians in routine situations requiring tact, discretion, and courtesy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Training

A minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with students with disabling conditions.
• Maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community and work as a team.
• Perform duties with awareness of all district, State, and Federal requirements and Board of Trustees policies.
• Knowledge of basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, especially pertaining to pupils with special learning needs.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies and techniques, positive behavioral interventions, and applied behavioral analysis.
• Knowledge of routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures.
• Use of a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs.
• Exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Apply rational systems to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• Record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Reports To

Principal and/or Director of Exceptional Children.

FSLA Status

Non‑exempt.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

EEO Statement

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.