BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN

Broward-County-Public-Schools; Pompano Beach (FL); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The School Board of Broward County, Florida seeks a Behavioral Technician to support data collection, assist in Functional Behavior Assessments, and help develop behavioral programs within the school environment.

You will train staff, assist in implementing behavior support plans, and monitor student progress, ensuring safety and compliance with district policies. This is an on-site role with district pay scales.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with behaviorally complex children.
• Alternate: associate degree or 60 credits with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsabilités

• Collect data in the school environment.
• Assist in data gathering for Functional Behavior Assessments.
• Help develop and implement behavioral programs and plans.
• Support staff in implementing behavioral systems.
• Assist in teaching appropriate behavior to students.
• Monitor data and share recommendations for intervention.
• Monitor/supervise students in need of behavioral intervention.
• Ensure compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies.
• Participate in training to enhance skills.
• Review current developments and literature related to job responsibilities.
• Follow safety rules and School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Experience with behaviorally complex

Bilingual

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 60 credits

Description du poste

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Behavioral Technician shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below.

• Collect data within the school environment.
• Assist in data-gathering for Functional Behavior Assessments.
• Assist in the development and implementation of behavioral programs, including behavioral support plans and behavioral intervention plans.
• Assist staff in techniques needed to implement behavioral systems.
• Assist in shaping and teaching appropriate behavior to student.
• Become available as needed by school staff.
• Perform specific assignments by assisting in the following areas:
  • Material Preparation
    • Preparing classroom charts, graphs.
    • Constructing behavior management aids/tools.
  • Clerical Support
    • Collecting and recording data.
    • Monitor data and share recommendations for intervention with appropriate staff.
    • Monitor/supervise a student or small group of assigned students in need of specific behavioral intervention.
    • Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
    • Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
    • Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
    • Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
    • Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Education Development (GED) testing program.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience working with behaviorally complex children.

OR

• An earned associate degree or 60-degree credits from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with behaviorally complex children.
• Must have the physical stamina and ability to work with behaviorally complex students and implement behavior management strategies as needed.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Training

• Attend training in Positive Behavioral Supports and De-escalation strategies within six (6) months of employment.
• Attend training in Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans within six (6) months of employment.
• Behavior Technicians who require Professional Crisis Management (PCM) training, based on a student’s IEP, will be trained in collaboration with the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bilingual skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up 10 pounds of force
as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of
employment shall be those established by the School Board

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: OO-025

Work Calendar: 189 Day Cal

Pay Grade:LEVEL 1

Classification: Nonexempt

Compensation

Hourly Rate -$21.13-$31.92per hour

Shift Differential (If applicable) - /

NOTE: New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range