Behavioral Support Specialist

2 days ago


Hagerstown, Maryland, United States Washington County Public Schools (MD) Full time
Job Title: Paraprofessional Registered Behavior Technician

Washington County Public Schools (MD) is seeking a Paraprofessional Registered Behavior Technician to join our team.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated individual to work with students who require behavioral support. The successful candidate will provide individualized support to students, assist with behavior modification strategies, and work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce skills introduced by the teacher(s)
  • Assist students in generalizing learned social skills and problem-solving skills in the general education environment
  • Participate as part of a crisis response team, engaging in verbal de-escalation of students and physical restraint in emergency situations
  • Maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention certification and Registered Behavior Technician Certification
  • Support students in general education classrooms and in the Behavior Support Classroom
  • Data collection for student behaviors
  • Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills and instruction
  • Assist the teacher in maintaining classroom organization and a positive learning environment
  • Operate and assist with the care of the classroom equipment
  • Assist with supervision and management of students during instructional and non-instructional activities
  • Assist with physical care and physical management of students as needed and appropriate
  • Follow through to carry out individual programs designed by the teacher
  • Participate in and/or provides input for team planning functions as appropriate
  • Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Highly Qualified status (A.A. Degree, 48 credit hours, or have successfully passed the Paraprofessional Praxis Test)
  • Two (2) years' experience working with children with emotional disturbance/behavioral issues or combination of education and experience totaling two years
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Verbal and Physical Certification or the ability to obtain this CPI Certification within three months of employment
  • Registered Behavior Technician Certification or the ability to obtain this RBT Certification within 12 months of employment
  • Ability to handle stressful situations by remaining calm and professional while working with students who are verbally and physically aggressive
  • Ability to lift between 30-50 pounds in specified situations
  • Ability to participate in physical restraint maneuvers when needed
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Competency with fundamental reading, writing, arithmetic & communication skills
  • Ability to understand and follow directions
  • Ability to work harmoniously with children, staff and community
  • Training and experience working with population relevant to the assigned school
  • Training and experience applying behavior modification strategies with students

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