Looking for Behavior Technician - Independence Academy (IA) in Thornton, CO
Job title: Behavior Technician - Independence Academy (IA)
Company: Adams County School District 12
Job description: Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
SUMMARY: Assist students at Independence Academy by supporting the specialized, academic and behavioral instruction for students with disabilities. Assist staff in providing high quality academic and behavioral supports, aligned to their Individualized Education Plan and aligned Behavior Intervention Plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Tasks Descriptions
1. Provide support at Independence Academy in all classroom and non-classroom settings in order for students to fully participate in class activities. Assist students in specialized programs by tutoring, adapting work and monitoring and enforcing social and acceptable behavior. May assist with administering testing or assessments. Assist instructor with related paperwork. Implement specialized behavioral programs; work directly with staff on progress and Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
2. Assist students with special needs in performing daily routines, including getting to and from class and bus stop. Assist with crisis management, affective needs programmatic elements, data collection, analysis, and intervention and support behavior plan implementation.
3. Support students under the direct supervision of a behavior specialist. Participate in ongoing and regular feedback cycles regarding the implementation of behavioral supports.
4. Participate in professional development specific to the implementation of behavioral supports for students including, but not limited to, Registered Behavior Technician training.
5. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Willingness to work with students with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities, autism, and other disabilities (training opportunities provided).
- Completion Registered Behavior Technician training within six (6) months of hire.
- Criminal background check required for hire.
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-hire, post-offer physical examination.
- CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
- Universal Precautions training required within (3) months after entering position.
- CPI/Safety Care training certification required within (3) months after entering position.