Behavior Intervention Specialist

1 month ago


Wheaton, Illinois, United States Wheaton Warrenville Unit School District 200 Full time
Job Summary

The Behavior Technician position is a critical role in supporting students with complex instructional, communication, social-emotional, and behavioral needs. As a member of the special education team, you will assist in meeting the needs of students by providing behavior intervention services under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide behavior intervention services to increase and improve skills and functional abilities of students assigned under the direction of a BCBA.
  • Monitor progress and reassess skill development and determine appropriate support and action with clearly defined guidelines.
  • Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans under the direction of BCBA/Teacher/Therapist in accordance with the student's identified needs, IEP or Section 504 plan.
  • Set up, operate, adjust and demonstrate therapeutic and adaptive equipment.
  • Prepare, enter, maintain various student records, reports and individual case notes.
Requirements
  • Current State of Illinois Paraprofessional (Aide) Approval, Educator License with Stipulations, Professional Educator License, or Substitute License.
  • Completion of State of Illinois Registered Behavior License.
  • Assigned to a high needs classroom/program.
  • Participates in the District BCBA cohort (1 meeting per month).
  • Have the ability to work effectively with children, especially students with complex needs.
  • Have the ability to function within the framework of the school environment.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; including the ability to provide professional development, coaching, and mentorship.
  • Working knowledge of: General principles, methods, equipment and techniques of behavior intervention services, including behavior management and positive reinforcement; Strengths, needs, and supports of students with special needs, as well as an understanding of eligibility and diagnosis; Child growth and development; General knowledge of special education processes, procedures, policies and mandates; Operation of therapeutic and adaptive equipment; Strong oral and written communication; Record keeping, data collection, data analysis, and report writing; Health and safety regulations; Must maintaining positive, professional and collaborative communication and interactions with staff, students and the community; Word, Excel, Google and basic computer programs; Child guidance principles, practices, classroom procedures and appropriate conduct.
Physical Ability

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and run. The employee will experience occasional lifting and or moving up to 100 lbs, such as lifting a child from the floor. The employee must be able to push/pull items up to 80 lbs., such as children in wheelchairs.

Work Environment

Hazards- Potential exposure to communicable disease and contact with blood and other body fluids; potential exposure to physical injury from aggressive behavior.



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