Behavioral Technician I, II - Hawaii District-East Special Education/Special Services

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 45,242 - 48,970; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

21 days vacation

Health insurance support

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is looking to fill positions for Behavioral Technician II in Hilo, Hawaii. These roles support students with significant behavioral needs through the implementation of ABA programs, ensuring educational and behavioral support.

Preferable candidates will have a high school diploma and specialized experience, while Registered Behavior Technician certification is essential. The salary for this role is approximately $4,388 per month, with significant benefits including health insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 48 semester credits or AA/AS degree.
• Must be a Registered Behavior Technician.

Responsibilities

• Implement ABA program with fidelity.
• Establishes relationships with students.
• Collects and maintains behavioral data.
• Provide instructional support according to IEP.

Skills

Behavior management techniques

Instructional support

Data collection and maintenance

Social interaction facilitation

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

This posting is being used to fill Behavioral Technician positions that provide services to students at the specified location. The authorized level of these positions is Behavioral Technician II. Applications are being accepted down to the Behavioral Technician I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range

Behavioral Technician I, SR-14: $4,054.00 per month

Behavioral Technician II, SR-16: $4,388.00 per month

Responsibilities

• Implements ABA program and BIP with fidelity by using appropriate behavior management techniques with students exhibiting severe, challenging behavior.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with students by pairing self as a supporting individual to build value and increase social interaction.
• Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors and fades prompts appropriately to promote independent responding.
• Increases the frequency and duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive behavior).
• Collects, records, graphs, and maintains various program and behavioral data, including A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, interresponse time, or event-and interval-based recording.
• Provides instructional support tasks, in accordance with the IEP and/or ABA program, by using evidence‑based practices for individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
• Oversees independent study activities or small group instruction, as planned by the licensed professional, by providing clear instruction, modeling, checking for understanding, guided and independent practice, feedback, and monitoring.
• Instructs, assists, and accompanies students off‑campus as part of individual instructional programs including various academic, social, vocational, daily‑living, and life‑skill instruction.
• Reports observations on student progress, behavior, or instructional needs to the licensed behavior analyst and teacher and provides recommendations on follow‑up activities.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and other training activities to keep abreast of current behavioral and instructional methods, strategies, and/or techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Education Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent AND one of the following: 48 semester credits of baccalaureate‑level courses with specific math and English credits; an AA or AS degree with a minimum of 48 credits at the baccalaureate level; or successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment.

Experience Requirements

Except for the substitutions provided, applicants must have progressively responsible work experience as described.

• Behavioral Technician I – General Experience 1 year, Specialized 2 years, Technical 0 years.
• Behavioral Technician II – General Experience 1 year, Specialized 2 years, Technical 1 year.

Registered Behavior Technician Requirement

Applicants must be a Registered Behavior Technician with the BACB or an approved organization and maintain annual recertification upon hire.

Driver's License Requirement

Possession of a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii.

Benefits

• Holidays: 13 paid holidays each year (14 in an election year).
• Vacation: 21 days per year for certain bargaining units.
• Sick Leave: 21 days per year for certain bargaining units.
• Health Insurance: State pays part of premiums for approved plans.
• Group Life Insurance: Free policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: State deducts health care premiums before taxes.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax savings benefit program for health care and dependent care.
• Retirement Plan: State contributes to retirement plan; eligibility based on years and age.
• Tax Shelter Annuity: Participating employees may contribute pre‑tax dollars.
• Deferred Compensation: Tax-deferred retirement investment program.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Benefits for non-work related injuries or illness.
• Social Security: State contributes to employee's Social Security account.
• Workers' Compensation: Benefits for injuries on the job.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Right to join union; service fee required unless excluded.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.