Description
Norman Public Schools
Title: Behavior Technician
Contract: 175 days
Salary Schedule: Teacher Assistant plus addenda
Reports to: Site Principal
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for assisting teacher(s) to provide instruction to individuals or small groups of students with behavior challenges; administer behavior modification and de-escalation techniques to support instruction, increase participation in academic tasks, improve social skills and support appropriate behavior of individuals and/or small groups of students some with special needs; redirect and modify student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance; participate as a member of the educational team; help implement all components of the student’s individual program; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned;
Education:
High school diploma or GED
Passing score on the paraprofessional exam or Oklahoma General Educations Test (OGET) required
Experience:
Experience working with children/teenagers who have behavior challenges
Experience working with students with special needs
De-escalation experience
Successful experience working in an intervention setting as well as the classroom
Knowledge of:
Behavior modification and de-escalation techniques
Social interaction skills of students with special needs
Basic subjects taught in the district school
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Basic first aid and CPR procedures
Health and safety regulations pertaining to position
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Oral and written communications skills
Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Basic record-keeping skills
District policies, rules, and regulations
Ability to:
Develop rapport and interact effectively with students
Demonstrate an understanding, patience and receptive attitude toward children with special needs
Apply behavior modification and de-escalation techniques
Work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviors
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Maintain emotional control under difficult situations
Work cooperatively and effectively with others
Maintain confidentiality
Assist with the instructional and related activities of a learning environment
Perform clerical duties such as charting performance, filing and maintaining simple records
Print and write legibly
Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Learn and follow laws, rules, practices, policies and procedures
Enlist the support, interest and participation of students
Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors
Implement positive behavioral intervention plans
Model appropriate behavioral techniques
Learn and adapt to new procedures, conditions, and changing work demands
Supervise children in the classroom and outside
Follow oral and written directions
Manage task priorities to meet deadlines
Work under varying degrees of stress
Be physically agile and possess sufficient strength and stamina to work with children who may be prone to sudden flight or aggression.
Essential Job Functions:
Assists in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher
Works one-on-one with students with serious behavioral needs
Actively participates in behavior intervention meetings and IEP or 504 meetings as appropriate
Collects data and records anecdotal student progress notes and maintains behavioral charting data
Monitors and assists students in prescribed learning activities
Reduce and redirect inappropriate behavior
Report progress regarding student behavior and performance.
Assists students and parents by providing proper examples, emotional support and general guidance as directed
Communicates with teachers regarding programs and materials to meet student needs
Follows health and safety practices and regulations
Assists students in developing self-help and self-advocacy skills as directed.
Assists in implementing specialized student plans (IEP, BIP, 504) as needed.
Provides assistance with de-escalating student behaviors and reintegration back into the classroom
Assist the instructional staff in supervising students inside and outside the classroom as assigned.
Follows Board policies and district procedures
Escort students to and from designated locations as assigned; may accompany students to recess, lunch and on field trips as assigned.
Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction and behavior as directed by the teachers
Participate in meetings, training, and professional development as assigned
Observe, change, alter, and improve the social interaction skills of students with special needs according to behavior modification techniques
Assist students by providing proper examples, behavioral intervention, emotional support and general guidance in the school setting
Confer and review with teachers, instructional personnel, behavior specialists and psychologists regarding collected data, programs, and materials to meet student needs
May assist students with washing, eating, toileting, and other personal care needs
When appropriate, may assist students in developing self-sufficiency skills related to personal hygiene
Assist assigned teacher and certificated personnel with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)
Provide routine first aid to injured students according to established procedures as needed
Maintains appropriate documentation, records, and reports
Support students through transition into new education settings
Must always maintain confidentiality
Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Physical Requirements:
Ability to provide physical care for assigned student(s)
Ability to perform physical restraint as needed following correct procedures
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Must obtain de-escalation techniques training and keep certification up-to-date
Must obtain District behavior modification trainings or approved equivalent within six months of employment and keep certification up-to-date
Successful completion of the District-mandated proficiency examination
Must complete and maintain First Aid and CPR certification within six months of employment