BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN

Broward Schools; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 29,108 - 43,972; Full time

Job summary

Broward Schools in the Town of Florida is looking for an individual to provide behavior intervention support to students with behavioral complexities. The role requires extensive experience in this area, as well as the capacity to implement behavior intervention plans to ensure a safe learning environment.

Candidates must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and experience working with behaviorally complex children. The position offers an hourly wage between $21.13 and $31.92, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience with behaviorally complex children or two years with an associate degree.
• Ability to implement behavior intervention plans.
• Physical stamina to work with behaviorally complex students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing behavior intervention responses.
• Ensure safety and dignity of students and staff.
• Attend training sessions on behavioral supports.

Skills

Behavior management strategies

Computer skills

Training in Positive Behavioral Supports

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 60-degree credits

Job description

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in developing appropriate responses from designated students requiring behavior intervention by implementing specific plans on an individual, small group, or classroom basis, as appropriate, to ensure the safety and dignity of students and staff.

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.

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Work Calendar: 189 Day Cal

Pay Grade:LEVEL 1

Classification: Nonexempt

Compensation

Hourly Rate -$21.13-$31.92 per hour

Shift Differential (If applicable) - /

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