Job Title:                       Technician- Behavior Support Special Education

Department:                 Special Education

Pay Grade:                    H191 

FLSA Status:                 Non-Exempt

Reports to:                    Assistant Director III - Special Services

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting students in reaching targeted behavior goals and social competencies; assisting in the instruction of individual or small groups of students in a variety of subject areas; and monitoring and reporting student behavior and performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the discovery, design, and implementation of effective behavior interventions.
• Assist assigned instructional staff in improving student's learning skills, self-care, and/or social development providing learning concepts and materials.
• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, trainings, etc. receiving and/or conveying information.
• Communicate with teachers regarding assigned students' progress participating in needs assessments and/or assisting in evaluating progress.
• Document observations of student performance in behavioral, academic and school activities providing written records and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Guide students in personal interactions and/or specific student issues developing interpersonal skills and successful problem solving strategies.
• Maintain a variety of manual and electronic instructional files and records providing written reference and meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitor students' performance, under the direction of school psychologist or autism consultant providing feedback to students, teachers and/or others involved in the provision of services in accordance with IEPs.
• Report health and safety issues to instructional personnel, administrative personnel and/or appropriate agencies maintaining students’ personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Support students in a variety of educational environments providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Requires DESE Substitute Certification.
• Previous job related experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate.
• Must have a CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License, with evidence of insurability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues, draw conclusions and create action plans.
• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities; instructional materials and techniques used in Special Education; safe practices in classroom and other activities; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; reading and writing communication skills; and record keeping techniques.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to perform the functions of the job, including operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to perform Crisis Prevention Institute physical dis-engagement skills and holds keeping students and adults safe.
• Ability to read technical information and compose a variety of documents.
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.
• Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
• Ability to adhere to safety practices; meet deadlines and schedules; work under time constraints; and communicate with diverse groups.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.
• The work is medium work that requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the ability to perceive the nature of sounds, make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements (motions) with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.