Behavior Technician -Academy/TEC - Tidewater, VA

The Behavior Technician assists in providing behavioral support to individual or small groups of students and staff in a therapeutic special education learning environment; to monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; and to perform a variety of other duties relative to assigned area of responsibility as deemed appropriate by the Director. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reinforce and/or provide positive behavior support to individuals or small groups of students in a special education learning environment as directed by the administration.   
• Observe and control behavior of students inside and outside of classroom according to approved procedures; report progress regarding behavior to teacher; assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance.   
• Provide support to the school by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, and operating various educational equipment as needed; confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student’s needs.   
• Perform a variety of clerical duties as necessary such as: preparation of behavioral materials, recording points, taking attendance, and maintaining records and files.
• Recognizing that the well-being of our students is paramount, ensure their health and safety by following all health and safety rules and regulations.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required, including acting as a substitute for absent teachers or teacher assistants.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties as necessary such as: preparation of instructional materials, recording points, taking attendance, and maintaining records and files.
• Exceptional attendance and punctuality.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.   

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Two years of increasingly responsible child development experience.  Prefer experience working within a day school setting.
• A minimum of a High School Diploma with the above required experience.  Postsecondary training in psychology, sociology, education or a combination of training and experience is desirable.   
• Current certification in Therapeutic Options, and the ability to carry out the procedure correctly (training provided during New Hire Orientation and yearly recertification).
• Current certification in Adult and Child First Aid, CPR, and AED (training provided during New Hire Orientation).  
• Successful completion of background screenings (CPS, and fingerprinting conducted upon hire) and can be repeated on a yearly basis. A felony conviction will be grounds for immediate termination.
• Successful completion of Dominion Care’s annual employee trainings
• (Bloodborne Pathogens, HIPPA, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control, Human Rights, Unlawful Harassment Prevention, Mandated Reporting, Cultural Competency, Defensive Driving, Driver Safety Policy, and Employee Manual)
• Successful completion of Child Abuse/Recognition Training
• Completion of tuberculosis screening within 30 days of employment.

BENEFITS TO JOINING OUR TEAM

• 401(K) Matching

• Dental Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discount

• Health Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Referral Program

• Vision Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement