Technician, Behavior Modification (25-26)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Behavior Modification Technician to enhance the educational success of students. This role involves implementing behavior management programs, providing therapeutic support, and fostering relationships with students, parents, and staff. You will play a crucial part in helping students develop essential social and academic skills, while also addressing behavioral concerns in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in students' lives and possess the necessary skills and experience, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on student well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mental health or human service program, preferably with behaviorally complex children.
• Specialized training or certifications related to behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior management programs to enhance students' academic success.
• Provide one-on-one/group therapeutic sessions and monitor student progress.
• Serve as a liaison between students, parents, and community agencies.

Skills

Behavior Management

Therapeutic Processing

Crisis Intervention

Data Documentation

Social Skills Instruction

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Social Services

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Summary

The Behavior Modification Technician (BMT) promotes the safety, well-being, and educational success of students by implementing behavior management programs and working as a team member to increase social, behavioral, and academic skills needed for success.

• Acts as an advocate for students by providing one-on-one/group therapeutic processing sessions, assessment of student's needs, individual behavior planning, personal goal setting, weekly follow-ups with students, and other school-based supports as needed.
• Observes, documents, and maintains data regarding student behavior, attendance, and academic progress; evaluates student information and makes recommendations as needed.
• Establishes rapport and working relationships with students, staff, parents, and other community agencies to promote the best possible outcome for the student in the shortest possible time frame.
• Serves as a liaison between the student, parents, CMS non-traditional program/school, regular CMS schools, community agencies, and other educational programs; assists students, parents, staff, and community agencies in understanding CMS policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Implements behavior management programs to help students acquire social and interpersonal behaviors that enhance their academic success; assists teachers and administrators in developing current behavior management strategies.
• Assists with daily discipline, discusses student concerns with appropriate staff and community agencies, coordinates activities for parents, and responds to requests for assistance and information.
• Provides close supervision to students who have committed CMS code of conduct violations or law violations and have been assigned to an alternative setting.
• Provides immediate practical assistance to students to increase necessary social, behavioral, and academic skills for success in the home school setting.
• Implements social skills/character education curriculum; provides individual and group instruction on appropriate social skills and behaviors; proactively monitors behavior through observation and interaction.
• Maintains accurate logs of student progress, behavior, and social skills development.
• Assists in identifying students who need participation in community-based human services programs.
• Responds to crisis and routine calls for assistance from staff and students; diffuses and de-escalates potentially volatile situations.
• Addresses the needs of EC students appropriately and according to IEPs.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, team meetings, and in-service sessions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Minimum:

• High school diploma with additional specialized training/certifications or two years of related college coursework.
• One year of experience in a mental health or human service program, preferably working with behaviorally complex children.

Desirable:

• Bachelor's degree in a social services field.
• Active Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification.

Licensing / Certification Requirements: N/A

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Primary and Secondary Education, Education Administration Programs, and Government Administration