Technician, Behavior Modification (25-26 SY)

Esd113; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Behavior Modification Technician to enhance the well-being and academic success of students. This role focuses on implementing behavior management programs, providing therapeutic support, and fostering positive relationships with students and staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health services, particularly with behaviorally complex children, and will work collaboratively to promote social and academic skills. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in students' lives and supporting their growth in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health or human service programs, ideally with behaviorally complex children.
• Specialized trainings or certifications related to behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior management programs to support student success.
• Provide one-on-one and group therapeutic sessions for students.
• Maintain logs of student behavior and progress.

Skills

Behavior Management

Therapeutic Processing

Crisis Intervention

Interpersonal Skills

Data Documentation

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.

1. Acts as an advocate for students by providing one-on-one/group therapeutic processing sessions, assessment of students' needs, individual behavior planning, personal goal setting, weekly follow-ups with students, and other school-based supports as needed.
2. Observes, documents, and maintains data regarding student behavior, attendance, and academic progress; evaluates student information and makes recommendations as needed.
3. 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.
4. Serves as a liaison between the student, parents, CMS non-traditional program/school, regular CMS schools, community agencies, and other educational programs; assists in understanding CMS policies, procedures, and guidelines.
5. Implements behavior management programs, enabling students to acquire social and interpersonal behaviors that will enhance their academic success; assists teachers and administrators in developing current behavior management strategies.
6. Assists with day-to-day discipline, discusses student concerns with appropriate school staff and community agencies, assists in coordinating activities for parents, and responds to requests for assistance and information.
7. Provides close supervision to students who have committed CMS code of conduct violations or law violations and have been assigned to an alternative setting.
8. Provides immediate practical assistance to students to increase necessary social, behavioral, and academic skills for success in the home school setting.
9. Implements social skills/character education curriculum; provides individual and group instruction regarding appropriate social skills and behaviors; proactively monitors behavior through observation and interaction.
10. Maintains accurate logs of student progress, behavior, and social skills development.
11. Assists in identifying students who need participation in programs provided by community-based human services agencies.
12. Responds to crisis and routine calls for assistance, diffuses and de-escalates potentially volatile situations.
13. Addresses the needs of EC students appropriately and in accordance with IEPs.
14. Attends and participates in staff meetings, team meetings, and in-service sessions.
15. Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Minimum:

• High school diploma with additional specialized trainings/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