Behavioral Support Technician

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General Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Special Education Teacher, the Behavioral Support Technician assists the teacher in classroom management and the Registered Behavior Technician in positive behavior management to engage students with developmental delays and intellectual disabilities with high intensity support needs and extremely significant behavioral challenges.

Salary:

Full salary range is $24.57 - 29.90 per hour.Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Assignment:

This position is 7.5 hours per day, 210 days per year, and will start August 2026. Learn more about Florens Academy here: https://www.esd112.org/florens/

Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment. This position is 7.5 hours per day, 210 days per year. Regular attendance during those hours are expected.

A complete application will include:

• Complete work history section, including ANY and ALL employment going back 10 years

• At least three professional references and contact information

• A cover letter expressing interest in the position

• A resume that reflects work experience listed on application

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

• Provides support under the supervision and direction of the classroom teacher and Registered Behavior Technician, to individual students in functional skill domains, including communication, self-care, social skills, community use, leisure and work. Contribute to and cooperate with the classroom instructional team.

• Participates actively in collecting specific data related to students' behaviors, and contributes to the development of students' Behavior Support Plans through sharing data and observations.

• Manages student behaviors by adhering to the Behavior Support Plan developed for the student; utilizes principles of de-escalation at all times.

• Takes action, or assists in taking action, to seclude or restrain students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following district-approved restraint/seclusion procedures.

• Follows guidelines for use of the least intrusive intervention and best practices consistent with the students' needs and disabilities; provides feedback and adjusts the nature and frequency with which positive reinforcement is provided to students.

• Builds students' ability to communicate through consistent use of communication methods, implementing them with fidelity as instructed by the speech/language pathologist and classroom teacher.

• Provides for students' personal care needs including feeding, toileting, tube feeding, catheterization, and diaper changing.

• Supports students on transportation/bussing to and from program, as needed.

• Works with students on an individual or group basis to provide skills training consistent with IEP; follows student behavior plans and provide input and feedback to teachers, psychologists, and program manager.

• Performs health tasks and implements individualized protocols as delegated by the Registered Nurse and assigned by the classroom teacher.

• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

• Supervises students' arrival and departure, recess, breaks, and lunch in the education facility and the community.

• Communicates accurately and effectively with other education staff, program manager, and community service providers related to instruction.

• Collects and records data on student performance.

• Responds to the needs of the students consistent with the behavior support plan and crisis plan.

• Prepares materials for instructional activities designed by the teacher and completes routine clerical tasks.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma or GED.

• One year of experience engaging/working with school-aged children.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a special education classroom setting.

• Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.

• Experience with school-aged children who engage in challenging behavior.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328, [email protected]
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, [email protected]
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, [email protected]

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.