Behavior Technician - Elementary Focus

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 24,753 - 35,254; Part time

Job summary

A local education provider in Cedar Rapids is seeking staff to work with students having behavioral challenges. Responsibilities include implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and supporting students individually or in groups. Candidates should have a GED or high school diploma, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work flexibly with young people. The role demands regular attendance and the ability to represent the school professionally.

Qualifications

• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Capable of representing the school in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in group settings.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for students.
• Collaborate with specialists to implement students' BIPs.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility in working with staff

Enjoy working with young people

Ability to work well with others

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Calendar: 189 Days

Position Category: Meet and Confer, Hourly Position, Table F

Hourly Salary: $21.78

Principal Duties

• Under the direction of professional staff, work with students individually or in group settings.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for students with challenging behaviors, including modeling and coaching building-level staff who work with the student.
• Collaborate with the district SEBH Interventionist Specialist and building SEBH Interventionist to implement students' BIPs.
• Collect and graph data and make progress notes for students with behavioral needs.
• Collaborate on a team to determine effective strategies for students with Tier 3 plans.
• May include working one‑to‑one with a student to complete assigned tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Classification

Non‑Administrative Meet and Confer

Preparation, Experience, Skills

• Will complete Safety Care training as a condition of employment.
• Understands and accepts the physical risk that may be associated with working with students with behavioral issues.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility in working with building staff.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Enjoy working with young people.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Regular attendance.
• Capable of representing the school in a professional manner, including confidentiality, communication skills, and dress.

Required Education Level

GED or High School Diploma

Essential Functions

To perform essential functions successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel; reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. Employee uses hand strength to grasp items; frequently bends or twists at neck and trunk. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet (e.g., curriculum materials, desks, chairs, boxes). Employee may push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Noise level is moderate to loud. The position requires professional working hours that may require extension beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. Employee frequently works in different areas of the classroom; may work indoors or outdoors when assisting students outside of the classroom.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.