Behavioral Health Technician

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician to support students with behavioral challenges through coaching, observation, and collaborative work with a multidisciplinary team. This key role involves delivering direct ABA services and developing evidence-based positive behavior strategies. Candidates should have relevant experience and certifications to excel in fostering a supportive environment focused on student success.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

PERA Retirement

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience preferred.
• 1+ years of related professional experience required.
• Live and work with a permanent address in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and observation to school teams on behavioral interventions.
• Deliver direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for student support.

Skills

Collaboration

Coaching

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Behavior (ABA), Special Education, Child Development, Psychology

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification

Job description

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Denver Public Schools provided pay range

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Base pay range

$24.15/hr - $28.98/hr

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About this job:

The Registered Behavior Technician provides observation, coaching, modeling and training, on a referral basis, to school teams who request support with individual students who exhibit behaviors that interfere with their learning or the learning of others. Collaborates as part of a multidisciplinary Behavior Team and partners with building-based school social workers and school psychologists, special educators, school administrators, paraprofessionals and other central office staff in the development and implementation of data-driven, evidence-based positive behavior interventions and supports. The goal of these supports is to develop adults’ prevention, intervention and reinforcement skills to promote students’ positive behaviors. Works under the guidance of someone who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Salary Range: $24.15 - $28.98 per hour. Click herefor more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• In collaboration with district Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), school social workers/psychologists, Behavior Intervention Specialists, and other special educators and school administrators, supports and coaches building staff in evaluating, implementing, and monitoring specially designed instruction based on evidence-based behavioral interventions and accommodations
• Delivers direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to support students with disabilities requiring ABA as part of their IEP or 504 plan
• May also conduct direct Applied Behavior Analysis assessments for students with IEPs or 504 plans
• Implements district-based data collection systems
• Attends relevant in-service training and required meetings
• Collaborates with team members to develop and deliver monthly training sessions for school staff and special education team members

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma/GED required;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Behavior (ABA), Special Education, Child Development, Psychology or related field OR 1 – 3 years of related experience is highly preferred
• 1+ years of related professional experience is required
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification is required
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider and Education

• Industries

  Public Health, Health and Human Services, and Primary and Secondary Education

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Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

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