Paraprofessional Registered Behavior Technician - Special Education

Golden Oaks · Kansas city, United States

Paraprofessional - Registered Behavioral Technician

The job of Paraprofessional - Registered Behavioral Technician is done for the purpose of assisting in the instruction of individual or small groups of students in a variety of subject areas; assisting in the implementation of a behavior modification program; monitoring and reporting student behavior and performance; and performing a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with individualized assessment procedures for the purpose of assessing academic challenges, socio-emotional skills, and/or behavioral challenges.
• Collects data for the purpose of providing an accurate picture of behavior.
• Communicates with stakeholders as authorized for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information required to perform job functions.
• Documents observations of student performance in academic and school activities for the purpose of providing written records and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Guides students in personal interactions and/or specific student issues for the purpose of developing interpersonal skills and successful problem-solving strategies resulting in building confidence and self-esteem.
• Implements procedures based on the skill acquisition plan for the purpose of meeting skill acquisition plan goals and/or objectives.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic instructional files and records for the purpose of providing written reference and meeting mandated requirements.
• Manages assigned projects and activities for the purpose of meeting established timelines and objectives.
• Monitors students' behavior plans and performance, under the direction of assigned teacher or certified analysis, for the purpose of providing feedback to students, teachers, and/or others involved in the provision of services in accordance with IEPs.
• Participates in meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Prepares a variety of written and electronic documents and/or materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Trains teachers in procedures and protocols for the purpose of ensuring fidelity in implementation.

Other Functions:

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of instructional support.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities; basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading; instructional materials and techniques used in Special Education; safe practices in classroom and other activities; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; reading and writing communication skills; record keeping techniques; and modern office practices and procedures.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: handling hazardous materials; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: learning the methods, procedures, functions and limitation of assigned duties; supervising and disciplining students according to approved policies and procedures; modeling appropriate social skills, social interaction, and appearance; applying behavior modification techniques developed for classroom use; writing observations and document student behavior; intervening positively in, and diffusing potential confrontations among students; printing and writing legibly; making arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately; understanding and following oral and written directions; communicating effectively orally and in writing with children and adults; reading, interpreting and following rules, regulations, policies and procedures; establishing and maintaining effective and empathetic working relationships with others; maintaining confidentiality; and understanding the exceptional needs of special education students.

Responsibility:

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, 20% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience:

Job related experience is required.

Education (Preferred): A valid Missouri Teaching Certificate; Sixty college hours

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: A minimum of thirty-sixty college hours from an accredited college or university is required, pass the Paraprofessional test in the State of Missouri or Missouri 20-hour Online Substitute Training Program.

Required Testing: None Specified

Certificates and Licenses:

MANDT training annually

Substitute Certificate

Valid RBT License preferred

Continuing Educ./Training: Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance

FLSA Status: Non Exempt