About this role
Behavior Technician Job Posting
(Hired through the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio)
Title: Behavior Technician
Salary Range: $25.66 - $28.64 p/hour
Report to: District BCBA's and Assigned Student Services Coordinator
Job Objective: Responsible for 1:1 implementation of BCBA-created BIPs for students and data collection for FBA's, consultations, and ongoing monitoring of BIPs. Following training, provide ongoing coaching to district paraprofessionals and staff on implementing individualized behavior plans and behavior support strategies designed by a district BCBA.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma
- Meets all mandated health requirements (negative TB test, etc)
- Documentation of a clear criminal record and drug test
- Will comply with the drug-free workplace rules and board policies
- Ability to physically manage students when escalated
- 2+ years' experience implementing behavior supports
Note: Appointment requires successful completion and periodic renewal of state-mandated and service center training requirements (e.g., communicable disease, child abuse, CPR, first aid, and/or behavioral management training).
Note: This assignment may require a valid driver's license, access/availability of a reliable vehicle, and/or completion of van driver training. Employees must meet all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center's insurance carrier.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Note: A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.
- Works with the district BCBA to implement behavior plans
- Required to implement individual behavior plans to ensure student success under the direction of the district BCBA.
- Coaches paraprofessionals on how to directly implement designed treatment plans related to skill acquisition and behavior reduction
- Checks with the teacher for instructions; works with small groups and/or individual students. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear.
- Supports an inclusive educational environment, helping students with disabilities participate in peer group activities.
- Assists with student mobility needs and helps students use assistive and/or augmentative devices.
- Positions students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line of sight, proximity to equipment, height of work surfaces).
- Follows prescribed medical plans and/or assists students with personal hygiene care (e.g., toileting, catheterization, feeding) as trained by a licensed healthcare professional.
- Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines and procedures.
- Promotes a favorable image of the service center and supports community/school partnerships.
- Remains free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances in the workplace throughout employment.
- Completes observations and data collection under the supervision of the district BCBA
- Assists in coaching district staff on collecting data
- Provides feedback to staff on the implementation of behavior plans
- Communicates with school team, parents, and other team members
- Attends district meetings when applicable
- Attends ETR, IEP, and FBA meetings when appropriate
Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.
The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
This job description is subject to change and does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow instructions and perform duties as directed by the incumbent's supervisor and/or appointing authority.