Substitute Opportunities: Behavior Technician

PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Behavior Technician
Job Code: 625

Department: Special Services

Reports To: Program Director, Principal or Certificated Teacher or Designee

SUMMARY

Performs a variety of activities in support of instructional programs for students who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum, emotionally disturbed or related disorder. Assists teachers and staff in development and implementation of program and materials to enhance the student’s learning experiences.

NATURE AND SCOPE

Under the general direction of the assigned administrator or certificated staff member, implements individualized instructional programs in school, community or home settings for children who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, emotional disturbance or related disorders. Prepares appropriate materials, supports students as they transition into general education or community settings, collects daily progress data, consults with the student’s IEP case manager inclusion specialist/Behavior
Specialist on a regular basis.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an advanced instructional support position. To function at this level, the incumbent must have the background, training, and experience to work with only minimal supervision in the student’s home, school and community settings.

ESSENTIAL TYPES OF DUTIES (Duties may include but are not limited to the following)

• Under the direction of certificated staff implements individualized instructional program (such as discrete trial training, social skills development, behavior plan), developed by the Behavior

Specialist or other appropriate staff including appropriate physical restraints.

• Under the direction of certificated staff prepares all materials necessary for implementing individualized program as stated above. Prepares materials and equipment needed for curriculum accommodations and modifications.
• Supports student in transition to general education or community through use of inclusion support techniques such as shadow prompting.
• Consults with the classroom teacher about upcoming assignments and necessary accommodations and modifications for the student.

Behavior Technician 1
Effective 11/21/03
Approved by Personnel Commission: 12/18/08 (Classification Study Year 1)
Approved by Board of Trustees: 7/17/13

• Collects daily progress data on assigned students and reports on that data to supervisors and the IEP case manager when requested.
• Assists in educating staff members on autism, emotionally disturbed, and related disorders on appropriate interventions.
• Consults with student case manager and other appropriate staff on a regular basis.
• Attends IEP meetings and assists with communication and translation upon request of certificated staff.
• Teaches and models appropriate life skills to students as identified in IEP.
• Performs other related duties in order to accomplish the objectives of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Skills: Requires knowledge of child development; satisfactory completion of a district- approved training program in autism, emotionally disturbed, and related disorders on appropriate interventions, or willingness to complete said program, or demonstration of previous equivalent training; basic understanding of curriculum and instructional materials used at various grade levels; knowledge of basic English language and math concepts. Knowledge or willingness to be trained in appropriate use of physical restraints.

Abilities: Requires the ability to instruct and plan learning activities under the guidance of appropriate certificated staff or other appropriate specialist, perform simple clerical tasks, operate standard office machines and equipment, communicate satisfactorily in oral and written form, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, and deliver instructional modifications and accommodations as requested for individual students. Requires the ability to perform physical restraints as required after appropriate training.

Physical Abilities: Requires light to moderate physical effort which may include frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending; occasional climbing, crawling or stooping, use of medium weight tools and materials; and the ability to work in an indoor/outdoor work environment. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to recognize words and numbers, and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to hear over a phone and carry on conversations. A pre-placement physical examination may be required.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience and/or Training): This is the minimum experience

This is the minimum experience

and education/training standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for examination as

approved by the Personnel Commission on July 26, 2023.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and

abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Training: Requirements specified under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA),

paraprofessionals working in a program supported with Title I funds must meet the following standards:

The equivalent of graduation from high school or completion of GED and one of the following:

1. Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an

institution of higher education; OR

2. Attainment of an Associate’s Degree or higher degree; OR

3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality by receiving a passing score in an examination

administered by the Personnel Commission staff which demonstrates the knowledge and

ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience working with children in an organized educational, health,

childcare, or other structured setting is required. Six (6) months of experience working with individuals

with special needs is required OR successful completion of training in the specialized techniques,

strategies, and procedures required for the Behavior Technician position.

License and Certification: First Aid and CPR Certification upon offer of employment and a valid

California Driver’s License.

Special Requirements: Must have a personal means of transportation to travel to various sites.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $22.82 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23