Duties
Works directly under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
(BCBA). The behavior technician will meet weekly with the BCBA to review
student progress, data collection, and ethical issues.
Collecting data using a variety of objective measurements, including continuous
and discontinuous measurement, permanent product recording, and updating
graphs.
Conducting preference assessments, indirect assessments, and assistance on
functional behavior assessments (FBA)
Implementation of chaining procedures, stimulus control transfer, prompts, and
fading procedures, and modeling of such procedures for training purposes
Implementation of the following behavior change procedures, contingencies of
reinforcement, modification of antecedents, differential reinforcement, extinction,
and emergency response procedures.
Completing documentation, including generating objective notes by describing
what occurred within the school day.
Collaborate with the BCBA in providing staff development support in classroom
management and other behavioral strategies. This includes modeling, coaching,
and providing feedback to classroom staff.
Assist in the implementation of programs for students with behavioral or mental
health needs (including, but not limited to autism and emotional disturbance)
Provide support to students, as an itinerant, at various school sites, across
various grade levels, disabilities, and educational placements for both long-term
and short-term periods
Assist in the delivery of professional development in areas related to behavioral
and mental health, including but not limited to educationally related mental health
services; functional behavior assessment and data collection, positive behavior
support and intervention plans, and evidence-based practices.
Implement and promote positive behavior support throughout the district,
including systems at individual school sites.
Collect various data in accordance with the student's IEP, behavior intervention
plans, and district procedures.
Maintain student contact logs, student behavior logs, and professional
development logs.
Assist teachers and other members of the behavior team to create and adapt
classroom tasks, materials, and curriculum to meet students' educational and
behavioral needs.
Promote a safe learning environment through continuous supervision of assigned
students in classrooms, cafeteria, on school grounds, and other locations as
assigned.
Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and structured classroom and school
environment.
Assist students with personal health care needs as needed (washing, brushing
teeth, toileting etc.)
Assist with the onboarding of behavior attendants
Participate in meetings and professional development as assigned.
Estimated Expected Work Allocations
Below is an example breakdown of expected workload.
Direct services within a classroom
Data Collection and Tracking
Providing trainings
Indirect services outside of the classroom
40% of time
20% of time
20% of time
20% of time
OTHER INFORMATION
Frequent travel to/from meeting sites, home visits and/or schools in personal vehicle
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Applied behavior analysis preferred
Behavior management preferred
Concepts of child growth and development preferred
Crisis and behavior management strategies and positive behavior interventions
Basic curriculum knowledge
Health and safety standards including universal precautions applicable to
handling bodily fluids and other hazardous materials.
Critical Skills:
Provide support, demonstration, and feedback to staff.
Deal effectively with support staff, teachers, administrators, and students
Maintain high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
Exhibit patience and compassion
Organize and manage time effectively and work with frequent interruptions.
Work both collaboratively and independently
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Respond to crisis and emergencies in a calm and effective manner.
Learn, explain, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
EXPERIENCE:
• Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts and technical terms
Prior successful work with children, families, staff, and community partners which
include those with special needs.
Prior knowledge of ABA preferred, but not required
Salary/Benefits
Salary: $50,000
Benefits include: Health, Vision, Dental insurance, PTO
How to Apply
Please apply at https://www.peoriapublicschools.org/