Hebron Public Schools
1.0 Behavior Technician - GHS
Hebron Public Schools, Hebron, Connecticut, us, 06248
Position Type:Paraeducators/Behavior Technician
Date Posted:9/4/2024
Location:Hebron Board of Education
Date Available:Upon Hire
Closing Date:Until Filled POSTING DATE: September 4, 2024ANTICIPATED POSITIONS: 1.0 Behavior Technician / GHSSALARY: $21.25 - $23.23 (Based on 2022-2025 UPSEU Contract)APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until Filled
The Hebron Board of Education has an anticipated Behavior Technician opening at Gilead Hill School, for the 2024-2025 school year.
Title - Behavior Technician
How to Apply:Applicants who wish to apply can visit our website www.hebron.k12.ct.us -
Hebron Public Schools website / District (tab) / Job Postings / OPEN VACANCIES
link to view and apply.
Position Summary:
Behavior Technicians are required to work with students with special needs under the direction of a special education case manager to assist in the implementation of IEP goals and objectives. The behavior technician supports and works in cooperation with the Principal, Dean of Students, Director of Educational Services, and assigned educators in performing the varied tasks involved with supporting students who receive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Discrete Trial Programming (DTI). The qualified candidate will utilize the tenets of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to support program development and implementation/progress monitoring of educational programs.
Behavior technicians provide 1:1 support to students with autism and related disabilities. The ideal candidate has prior experience in this role, specifically in supporting students with autism spectrum disorders or significant behavioral needs and application of applied behavior analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in data collection, organization and analysis for the purpose of future programming decisions, as well as knowledge and skills in implementing programming for complex learners. The ideal candidate is also flexible to adapt to the changing nature of the demands of their students and team. The Behavior Technician is caring, compassionate, and committed to each student's success.
Supervisor/Evaluation:
Receives general supervision and performance evaluation from Principal and/or Dean of Students, with significant input from special education teachers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 support to students with autism and related disabilitiesWork with children individually to reinforce basic skills and to check their use of instructional materials under the supervision of the teacher.Utilize the tenets of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to support program development and implementation/progress monitoring of educational programs.Ongoing data collection, organization and analysis for the purpose of future programming decisionsAssist the teacher in the development and construction of materials to be used as instructional and reinforcement activities.Help to prepare the room, materials, and equipment for daily use.Provide routine non-teaching classroom procedures.Participate in staff meetings and in-service programs as requested by the principal or teacher.Provide supervision for non-classroom activities as directed by the principal (bus arrival/departure, lunch room, and playground).Plan with the teacher follow-up DTI and related programming activities to reinforce student progress and growth.Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, staff, and community, following and upholding school rules and standards.Safely supervise students in both instructional and assessment activities in and out of the classroom.Skills:
Effective communication skills; oral, written and visual with adults and childrenUnderstanding of basic principles of childhood developmentFamiliarity with educational software or willingness to learnAbility to effectively provide behavior de-escalation strategies for students, which include safely performing restraints and physical escorts as trained.Qualifications:
Associates Degree, 2 years of higher education, or passing score on the ParaPro AssessmentCompletion of an approved 40 hour behavior training sequencePassing score on the district behavior technician examinationAbility to work collaboratively with colleaguesExcellent interpersonal skillsPreferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working with students with autism spectrum disorders or significant behavioral needs strongly desiredBachelor's degree in applied behavior analysis, school psychology, education, or other related feed strongly desiredTeacher certification(s) preferred but not requiredCurrent First Aid and CPR certification preferred but not requiredPhysical Requirements:Other requirements include but are not limited to: safely perform restraints/physical escorts, reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.
Note : The above job description is illustrative and not all-inclusive of tasks and responsibilities of the position.
Non-DiscriminationThe Hebron Board of Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Hebron Board of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, access to Boy Scouts or other Designated Youth Groups or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut State and/or Federal non-discrimination laws.Inquiries regarding the Hebron Board of Education's non-discrimination policies should be directed to:Dr. Donald BriereTitle IX and Section 504 CoordinatorHebron Public Schools508 Gilead Street, Hebron, Connecticut 06248 860-228-2670, dbriere@hebron.k12.ct.
Date Posted:9/4/2024
Location:Hebron Board of Education
Date Available:Upon Hire
Closing Date:Until Filled POSTING DATE: September 4, 2024ANTICIPATED POSITIONS: 1.0 Behavior Technician / GHSSALARY: $21.25 - $23.23 (Based on 2022-2025 UPSEU Contract)APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until Filled
The Hebron Board of Education has an anticipated Behavior Technician opening at Gilead Hill School, for the 2024-2025 school year.
Title - Behavior Technician
How to Apply:Applicants who wish to apply can visit our website www.hebron.k12.ct.us -
Hebron Public Schools website / District (tab) / Job Postings / OPEN VACANCIES
link to view and apply.
Position Summary:
Behavior Technicians are required to work with students with special needs under the direction of a special education case manager to assist in the implementation of IEP goals and objectives. The behavior technician supports and works in cooperation with the Principal, Dean of Students, Director of Educational Services, and assigned educators in performing the varied tasks involved with supporting students who receive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Discrete Trial Programming (DTI). The qualified candidate will utilize the tenets of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to support program development and implementation/progress monitoring of educational programs.
Behavior technicians provide 1:1 support to students with autism and related disabilities. The ideal candidate has prior experience in this role, specifically in supporting students with autism spectrum disorders or significant behavioral needs and application of applied behavior analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in data collection, organization and analysis for the purpose of future programming decisions, as well as knowledge and skills in implementing programming for complex learners. The ideal candidate is also flexible to adapt to the changing nature of the demands of their students and team. The Behavior Technician is caring, compassionate, and committed to each student's success.
Supervisor/Evaluation:
Receives general supervision and performance evaluation from Principal and/or Dean of Students, with significant input from special education teachers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 support to students with autism and related disabilitiesWork with children individually to reinforce basic skills and to check their use of instructional materials under the supervision of the teacher.Utilize the tenets of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to support program development and implementation/progress monitoring of educational programs.Ongoing data collection, organization and analysis for the purpose of future programming decisionsAssist the teacher in the development and construction of materials to be used as instructional and reinforcement activities.Help to prepare the room, materials, and equipment for daily use.Provide routine non-teaching classroom procedures.Participate in staff meetings and in-service programs as requested by the principal or teacher.Provide supervision for non-classroom activities as directed by the principal (bus arrival/departure, lunch room, and playground).Plan with the teacher follow-up DTI and related programming activities to reinforce student progress and growth.Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, staff, and community, following and upholding school rules and standards.Safely supervise students in both instructional and assessment activities in and out of the classroom.Skills:
Effective communication skills; oral, written and visual with adults and childrenUnderstanding of basic principles of childhood developmentFamiliarity with educational software or willingness to learnAbility to effectively provide behavior de-escalation strategies for students, which include safely performing restraints and physical escorts as trained.Qualifications:
Associates Degree, 2 years of higher education, or passing score on the ParaPro AssessmentCompletion of an approved 40 hour behavior training sequencePassing score on the district behavior technician examinationAbility to work collaboratively with colleaguesExcellent interpersonal skillsPreferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working with students with autism spectrum disorders or significant behavioral needs strongly desiredBachelor's degree in applied behavior analysis, school psychology, education, or other related feed strongly desiredTeacher certification(s) preferred but not requiredCurrent First Aid and CPR certification preferred but not requiredPhysical Requirements:Other requirements include but are not limited to: safely perform restraints/physical escorts, reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.
Note : The above job description is illustrative and not all-inclusive of tasks and responsibilities of the position.
Non-DiscriminationThe Hebron Board of Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Hebron Board of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, access to Boy Scouts or other Designated Youth Groups or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut State and/or Federal non-discrimination laws.Inquiries regarding the Hebron Board of Education's non-discrimination policies should be directed to:Dr. Donald BriereTitle IX and Section 504 CoordinatorHebron Public Schools508 Gilead Street, Hebron, Connecticut 06248 860-228-2670, dbriere@hebron.k12.ct.