Behavior Technician

Job Summary

The Behavior Technician will assist students in day to day activities and implement behavior intervention plans, helping them build skills in communication, socialization, self-help, and play using applied behavior analysis therapy. The Behavior Technician will collaborate with BCBAs, teachers, counselors and administrators to carry out behavior plans tailored to a student’s individual needs

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior intervention plans developed by the BCBA
• Collect data and track student progress, and make necessary adjustment to plans
• Provide direct therapy to students using ABA techniques and strategies to promote skill development and behavior modification
• Assist in teaching adaptive skills such as self-care, communication, and social skills
• Collaborate with BCBAs and other staff to ensure coordinated and effective support to students
• Provide training to staff on effective concepts and strategies that will support students behavioral needs

Required Skills/Abilities

• Maintain highest level of confidentiality, professional conduct and ethics
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt, plan, and organize various competing priorities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment with the ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Must be have knowledge and full understanding with student data recording methods (frequency, duration, latency, task analysis)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/equivalent, minimum requirement
• Associate Degree or higher (psychology, special education, or related field), preferred
• Forty (40) hour RBT training, required
• RBT Certification, preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift/carry children weighing up to 120 pounds
• Education setting, supporting student behavioral needs
• Working indoors in a classroom setting, may occasionally supervise students in outside play areas. Must be able to reach above head in order to assist or lift children on play equipment
• Able to sit on the floor and/or in chairs sized for young children for up to 45-60 consecutive minutes
• Must possess strength to lift/carry materials up to 20 pounds and strength to lift and/or reposition persons up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations (able to run/sprint for distances up to ? mile)
• Must be willing to participate and complete the Safety Care Training (initial certification and annual recertification).

Terms of Employment

• 183 days - student school year (additional days may be designated for training and/or program preparation)
• Salary and fringe benefits are to be established by the Superintendent in accordance with the policies established by the School Committee
• Employment subject to successful completion of background checks pursuant to federal and/or state laws

Benefit Information

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hingham Public Schools does not discriminate in its educational and/or operational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy), gender identify and/or expression (including a transgender identity), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.