Job Title:            Special Education – Behavior Intervention Technician, Specialized Classroom

Department:       Special Education (Locations: Structured Therapeutic Educational Program)

Classification:     Classified

Schedule:            7.5 hours per day / 179 days per year

Job Summary:  The Behavior Intervention Technician works with students who have emotional and behavioral challenges that are impacting their education.  The Behavior Intervention Technician provides instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, autism specialist or behavior specialist.  They assist students with challenging behaviors in learning skills to regulate and learn. They support inclusion of students with disabilities to access general education settings and peers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Communicates with students during instruction and interpersonal interaction using language structure, tone and body language that promotes positive student behavior, conflict resolution and problem solving, effective management of power struggles and applies proactive strategies for management of escalating behavior.
• Participates actively in collecting specific data related to students’ behaviors and contributes to the development of students’ behavior support plans through sharing data and observations.
• Implements social skills instruction and behavior intervention plans designed by the teacher, autism specialist or behavior specialist.
• Utilizes district approved de-escalation and physical intervention techniques when needed in both specialized and general education classroom settings and in non-instructional locations within and around the school
• Provides input into the development of individualized sensory plans for students; supports students’ development of self- regulation ability through the skillful use of sensory tools; guides students to interact with tools to decrease behavioral escalation intensity and
• Builds students’ ability to communicate through consistent use of communication methods, implementing them with fidelity as instructed by the speech/language pathologist and classroom
• For students with disabilities, duties may include providing for students' personal care needs (i.e. wheelchair transition, bathroom needs, recording medical and personal care needs, physical movement and lifting of students, etc.).
• Assist in supervising students in the classroom and other campus settings.
• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Perform other duties, as

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve effectively with students with behavioral and mental health challenges. Prior experience working with students
• Bilingual (The district’s top languages are Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese and Somali)
• Training in Collaborative Problem Solving preferred.
• Training and/or experience in crisis intervention techniques. Physical ability to respond to aggressive student behavior.
• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, mathematics, and a basic understanding of subjects and conditions in which the Behavior Intervention Tech may aid students.
• Ability to project a pleasant manner and relate well to students and their requests for
• Ability to maintain flexibility and patience in supervising and instructing students with various skill levels.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and empathy for students with disabilities and familiarity with techniques for instruction and assistance.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers to plan and organize materials for use in
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate appropriately and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, and
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and
• Ability to complete and demonstrate competency from specialized training sessions by professionals (Nurse, Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Behavioral Intervention Specialist, Assistive Technology Specialist).
• Maintain certification in district-required trainings such as Mandt Crisis Prevention and Intervention trainings, Medication Administration, First Aid/CPR, and other certifications specific to the job assignment.

Physical Demands: Moderate to high physical stamina, with frequent lifting of up to 10 pounds and the possibility of lifting over 50 pounds required in the physical assistance of students with special needs. Ability to move freely to various locations within the classroom and other supervisory settings (cafeteria/school grounds). Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and bending. Exposure to noise and activity in a school setting. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress. Use standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.

Education and Training Required: High School diploma or equivalent required; two years of college or associate’s degree preferred.

Multicultural and/or bilingual candidates preferred.