Impactful Behavior Support Technician (School-Based)

Polk County Public Schools; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Bartow, FL is seeking a Paraeducator - Behavior Support Technician to work with the District Behavior Team. This role provides short-term, intensive behavior interventions for students in crisis and supports staff in implementing behavioral strategies.

Responsibilities include data collection, developing classroom supports, and assisting in behavioral plan implementation. Requires a high school diploma, 2 years of related experience, crisis training within 30 days,

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or other equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• District adopted crisis response training and certification required within 30 days of employment.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Performs Behavior Intervention for general education and for ESE students.
• Assists teachers in the development and implementation of a social skills curriculum appropriate to students served.
• Collaborates with school personnel to promote an educational climate that facilitates student success and academic achievement.
• Provides direct support to students in need of behavioral services.
• Assist in developing behavioral plans for students who exhibit extreme disruptive or noncompliant behavior.
• Assists educational instructors in implementing strategies to work with students demonstrating emotional and/or behavioral difficulties in the classroom.
• Implements behavior intervention procedures for students needing behavior training.
• Collects and calculates data.
• Builds relationships with children to better assist.

Skills

Behavior intervention

Data collection

Student records

Oral and written directions

Office procedures

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Crisis response training

Job description

Polk County Public Schools in Bartow, FL is seeking a Paraeducator - Behavior Support Technician to work with the District Behavior Team. This role provides short-term, intensive behavior interventions for students in crisis and supports staff in implementing behavioral strategies.

Responsibilities include data collection, developing classroom supports, and assisting in behavioral plan implementation. Requires a high school diploma, 2 years of related experience, crisis training within 30 days,