Behavior Technicians

REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 16; Prospect (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

403b

Pension

Life Insurance

Paid time

Job summary

REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 16 is seeking a Behavior Technician to provide 1:1 behavioral intervention for students with disabilities in the school setting. The role focuses on teaching communication, social and daily living skills while reducing challenging behaviors.

Candidates must complete required PMT training and the 40-hour online RBT course with competency assessment, and work within the school’s special education team. This is a union position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of college credit (60 credits) OR an Associate's degree or higher, or have passed the Paraprofessional Assessment test.
• One year experience working with or training to work with children with disabilities required, ASD experience preferred.
• College credits with emphasis on child growth/development, psychology, social work, or related area is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong basic skills in English, reading, math, writing and other subjects.
• PMT Trained
• Successful Completion of 40 hours online RBT course including passing the Competency Assessment with Compliance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• The BT provides 1:1 behavioral intervention to teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
• Collects data and maintains regular contact with the student's special education team regarding patterns of behavior.
• Supports implementation of behavior reduction plans and monitors progress.

Education

Two years of college credits (60 credits)

Associate's degree or higher

Paraprofessional Assessment test

Child growth/development psychology/social work emphasis

Job description

Candidates Must Have

• Two years of college credit (60 credits) OR an Associate's (or higher) degree, OR have successfully passed the Paraprofessional Assessment test.
• One-year experience working with or training to work with children with disabilities required, experience working with students with ASD preferred.
• College credits with emphasis on child growth/development, psychology, social work, or related area is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong basic skills in English, reading, math, writing and other subjects.
• PMT Trained
• Successful Completion of 40 hours online RBT course including passing the Competency Assessment with Compliance Supervisor.

Region 16 is looking to fill a position

Rate: $25.33 per hour

Position Summary

The Behavior Technician (BT) is a paraprofessional with specialized training primarily responsible for the direct implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans. A BT must have the ability to work with students with behavior challenges. The role of the BT is to provide 1:1 behavioral intervention to teach communication, social, and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in throughout the school setting. Behavior Technicians will utilize interventions developed out of the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. BT's will also be required to collect data and maintain regular contact with the student's special education team regarding patterns of behavior, including progress and new/emerging behaviors. BT's must complete PMT training.

This Is a Union Position With Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• 403b
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Paid time