Behavior Technician

Special Education

Behavior Technician Primarily at Creekside Learning Center

187 Day Schedule

Non-union, at-will, service personnel position

POSITION SUMMARY:

Behavior Technicians work under the supervision of Intervention/Behavior Specialists and School Social Workers. Behavior Technicians provide support to a specific student within the student’s assigned classroom or program. The support provided by this position is to facilitate implementation of a student’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and assist the student in learning more socially acceptable behaviors. Behavior Technicians will model for district staff the implementation of specifically identified interventions. They will provide ongoing feedback and coaching to staff, with the intent to decrease this level of support and move to gradual release of responsibility for BIP implementation to building and district staff. The Behavior Technician will take direction from the Intervention Specialist and School Social Worker, and will report to the Principal of Creekside Learning Center and the Director of Special Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in an area of Human Services preferred
• RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) Training a plus
• Past work experience with persons with a disability
• Experience supporting students who present challenging behavior, and implementation of positive behavior strategies
• CPR and first aid training preferred
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, including pulling, pushing, bending, stooping and twisting.
• Regular predictable attendance is an essential function of the position
• CPI Training and willingness to receive ongoing de-escalation training
• Board Maker Experience a plus

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate an intuitive sense for addressing challenging behavior in a positive manner
• Demonstrate the ability to understand the function of behaviors, how adult behavior influences student behavior and student behavior influences adult behavior
• Able to consistently follow a student’s specific Behavior Intervention Plan in a one-to-one, small group or classroom setting
• Able to model for district staff the implementation of specifically-identified interventions, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching to staff
• Willing to be trained in crisis prevention techniques and physical intervention, and perform approved physical intervention techniques when required
• Capable of understanding the vital role of de-escalation strategies, and knowing when and how to use them
• Able to understand the intent of a BIP and the interventions, and ask for clarification when needed
• Competence with timely and accurate data collection and documentation to reflect implementation of the BIP
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to take verbal direction
• Reflect on and utilize feedback to increase intervention effectiveness
• Respectful of student, parents and staff at all levels, and works well in a team and for the dignity for the student
• Ability to travel to local districts to train support staff and support the students as they transition back to their districts.
• Utilize an established communication process
• Excellent organizational skills
• Punctual
• Demonstrate strict adherence to confidentiality requirements

THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment Date: Immediately pending Board approval and successful completion of employee entrance physical, drug screening and background checks.

Employment Type: Non-union, at-will position, 32.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday

Work Schedule: School year 187 work day calendar

Work Day: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Salary Range: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour dependent on experience and credentials

Benefits: Non-Union, Employee Fringe Benefits including Single Subscriber Medical Insurance

PROCEDURE: Upload a letter of interest, resume and complete on-line application at www.sccresa.org.

Human Resources Department

St. Clair County RESA

499 Range Road

Marysville, Michigan 48040

(810) 364-8990

www.sccresa.org

About St. Clair County RESA

St. Clair County RESA is one of 56 intermediate school districts in Michigan. We are dedicated to providing cost-effective, high-quality services to the county’s students and the seven public school districts that educate them. RESA is committed to enhancing educational opportunities for all children. We offer programs and services that promote collaboration and cost savings among local school districts and community partners.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment where every team member plays a crucial role in our success.

Our Mission: Partnering to educate, inform, inspire, and serve our communities

Our Vision: Educational excellence for all

Our Core Principles

Excellence: We ensure all students flourish through an engaging education that honors their voices.

Inclusivity: We value people for who they are, celebrate our diversity, and embrace the contributions of all students, families, and staff

Integrity: We practice our mission and vision by acting ethically, honestly, and respectfully

Collaboration: We engage in internal and external partnerships to promote creativity and forward-thinking

Stewardship: We leverage human, fiscal, and material resources for the sustainability of our community

We are an equal-opportunity employer

The St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the United States Department of Education and the Michigan State Department of Education.

It is the policy of the RESA Board of Education that no person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, height, weight, age, marital or family status, or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participating in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program, employment practice, or activity for which it is responsible, or for which it receives financial assistance from the United State Department of Education or the Michigan State Department of Education.

All new hires are subject to an employment entrance drug and alcohol testing and a fingerprinting/background check with law enforcement agencies.