Behavior Technician (BT)

Behavior Technician (BT) at New Story Schools

Mt. Sterling, OH 43143

New Story Schools is seeking a qualified Special Education Tutor/Behavior Technician to teach and mentor students as part of the Outreach Program. Special Education Tutors/Behavior Technicians work 1:1 in home and community settings with students on the Autism Spectrum focusing on addressing IEP goals. Programming may address academic, behavioral, and vocational goals.

What we offer:

• Consistent Pay: Same hourly rate for all work, with no differentiation between billable and non-billable hours, and no reductions for patient cancellations
• Paid Training: We provide comprehensive training to help you become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), including supervisor support, exam fee reimbursement, and paid work during training. Plus, you'll receive a raise upon passing the exam.
• Professional Development: Gain supervised hours and explore career pathways to becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible Schedule: Adaptable work schedule aligned with the school division calendar
• Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with an option of a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions

Job Responsibilities:

• Apply the principals of behavior science to tutor students
• Run data-driven practice as assigned
• Implement “Precision Teaching” and/or discrete-trial training
• Record accurate data
• Use data to make decisions
• Use explicit instruction as assigned
• Apply “Mathetics” to daily instruction
• Implement direct instruction programs and techniques
• Perform habit training duties
• Manage students as assigned
• Implement principles of behavioral science to effectively manage student behavior
• Adhere to the behavior management tier assigned to each student
• Supervise and execute school activities inside and outside the learning environment
• Arrange and maintain a safe and effective learning environment
• Implement data-based decision making as assigned
• Use formal academic and behavior data to assist with interventions
• Submit all data and records by established deadlines

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A genuine passion for working with children, along with patience and compassion

Preferred/Nice to have:

• Experience working with children with special needs or autism through volunteer work, employment, or other relevant experiences

New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.