Job Title: Special Education Behavior Tech

Department: Special Services

Reports To: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
This is a 7-hour-per-day position following a ten-month work schedule. The role does not include a benefits package, it offers one sick day per month and four personal days annually. Compensation is based on the classified salary schedule.

Contact Information:

Angela Davidson
Phone: 208-436-9707 ext. 2416
Email: achandler@minidokaschools.org

JOB SUMMARY:
The Behavior Therapy Technician classification provides therapy and activities to assigned students and evaluates their progress under direction of a School Psychologist. The principal duties of the position are performed in a classroom environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or its recognized equivalent;
Associates degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher education (32 credits), or Idaho Para Educator State Test Certificate;
Behavioral therapy experience preferred.

Knowledge of:

Behavior modification, intervention, methods, techniques, and objectives;
Child psychological development, disabilities, and disorders;
Child social and emotional development;
Specialized therapy;
Basic educational procedures and objectives, including classroom instruction and presentation, behavior management and modification, and student-teacher relations and interactions.

Ability to:

Apply behavior modification and intervention methods effectively, following established protocols;
Prepare therapy, instructional, and related materials;
Perform screening and assessment duties, following established protocols;
Prepare and maintain files, records, logs, and therapy documentation;
Meet Medicaid requirements for District reimbursement;
Operate specialized testing equipment, standard office equipment, and a personal computer using programs appropriate to assigned duties;
Maintain student, school, and parental confidentiality;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers and staff members, and other District personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (or other duties assigned by the Superintendent or Board).

Provides behavior modification and intervention to assigned students as directed by a supervising School Psychologist and/or Special Education Teacher, including interpreting student response to the interventions, to assist in implementation of the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP);
Assists in screening, testing, observing, and assessing students, using specified screening protocols, and formulating intervention plans and IEPs;
Documents student attendance, response, and progress, creating and updating files, charts, and appropriate records;
Performs record-keeping, materials preparation, clerical, filing, and related program support duties, including Medicaid billing documentation;
Tracks the need for annual and other stipulated period reviews, including alerting supervisors to status changes and re-evaluations;
Consults with assigned Psychologist, aides and assistants, resource and classroom teachers, and parents on student progress;
Works with school staff to incorporate behavior modification activities into daily routines;
May participate in school, District, or other committees, as assigned;
Attends IEP team meetings, as assigned;
Maintains student and District confidentiality;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and safety practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EVALUATION:
The performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the Evaluation of Classified personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.). The physical demands and work environment indicated below are examples of the physical aspects this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person and hear sounds within the normal range of conversation; operate specialized testing and therapy equipment and standard office equipment, including a personal computer; lift or move 50 lbs. regularly, up to 75 lbs. occasionally, and physically restrain a student when necessary; and stand or sit for long periods of time and work in a classroom environment. Related job tasks may require, with or without reasonable accommodation, walking, standing, sitting, lifting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, crouching, pushing, grasping, and reaching.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
All classified employees of the Minidoka County School District #331, including those in this position, are “at will” employees, meaning employment may be terminated by either the employer or employee at any time for any reason, consistent with applicable state or federal law. This job description/classification specification does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of the District and position requirements evolve. Employment is contingent upon Board approval, successful completion of a federal background check, and a pre-employment drug-free workplace screen. The “at will” policy can only be altered if authorized in writing and approved by the Board of Trustees of District 331.

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