ESS Behavior Technician

Maricopa Unified School District; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa Unified School District is seeking a Behavior Technician – Exceptional Student Services to provide academic and behavioral support to students aged 5 through 21 in the classroom or on transportation, under the direction of the ESS Behavior Program Teacher.

The role involves implementing PBIPs, one-on-one interventions, data collection, and collaborating with certificated staff to ensure students receive quality educational support in all environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and meets state/federal guidelines for a paraprofessional (PRAXIS or Work Keys or an associate degree or 60 college credits).
• Bilingual preferred.
• Valid AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Card.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in implementing classroom management and social skill training.
• Provide academic and behavioral support to students with positive reinforcement.
• Assist with transportation to and from school.
• Maintain data sheets and reports on student progress.
• Complete at least 20 hours of training every 3 years.
• Document progress toward IEP goals.
• Coordinate with the ESS Behavior Teacher on campus.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

PRAXIS or Work Keys or associate degree or 60 college credits

Bilingual preferred

AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Card

Job description

Behavior Technician – Exceptional Student Services

SALARY: Approved Classified Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)

Position Description:

Behavior Technician – Exceptional Student Services

SALARY: Approved Classified Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)

General Statement of Responsibilities:

The ESS Behavior Technician provides support to the classroom teacher and is responsible for providing academic and behavioral support to students by keeping students on-task abiding by the Student Handbookand following the behavior plan established by the IEP team. The Behavioral Technician will assist in the implementation of a written positive behavior support plans (PBIPs) as directed by the ESS Behavior Program Teacher. This may include one-on-one behavioral interventions and skill development activities. Services will be provided to children with challenging behaviors ages 5 through 21 in the classroom and/or on school transportation as needed.

Principal And Essential Functions

• Ensure students get from school transportation to the classroom and back in the afternoon.
• Assist teacher in implementing classroom management and social skill training, including one-on-one student assistance as needed
• Provide academic and behavioral support to students providing a positive reinforcement across all environments.
• Develop student's self-responsibility for behavior at school and at home.
• Maintain accurate reports on students and their behavioral needs to access each student's improvement.
• Complete and maintain data sheets daily.
• Periodically report student progress or concerns to the ESS Behavior Program Teacher.
• Work with ESS Behavior Program Teacher to assist staff member in the enhancement and ensure students are receiving quality educational support through all educational environments.
• Maintains knowledge of individuals, their health/medical needs, and their service plans.
• Provides support as scheduled and as outlined in each Individual Education Plan and assists the individual in achieving their goals.
• Maintains an accurate record of services delivered for MIPS billing.
• Documents data and notes to adequately show individual's progress toward goals on IEP goals.
• Coordinate with ESS Behavior Teacher in ensuring the other certificated staff on campus are informed of events impacting individuals receiving support and services.
• Completes a minimum of 20 hours of training every 3 years in continuing education related to children with developmental disabilities and challenging behavior.
• Other duties as directed
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions, While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands and interact with the public and other staff.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma/GED and meets the State and Federal guidelines for a highly qualified paraprofessional (PRAXIS or Work Keys test accepted, or Associate’s degree, or, 60 college credits.) Bilingual preferred. Valid AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Card.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Maricopa Unified School District Does Not Discriminate On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Disability, Age Or Sexual Orientation In Admission And Access To Its Programs, Services, Activities, Or In Any Aspect Of Their Operations And Provides Equal Access To Scouting America And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Maricopa Unified School District Also Does Not Discriminate In Its Hiring Or Employment Practices. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Nondiscrimination Policies

Title IX Coordinator

Assistant Superintendent Of Human Resources

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Director of Exceptional Student Services

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org