BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN

POSITION GOAL

Assist in developing appropriate responses from designated students requiring behavior intervention by implementing specific plans on an individual, small group, or classroom basis, as appropriate, to ensure the safety and dignity of students and staff.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Education Development (GED) testing program.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience working with behaviorally complex children.

OR

• An earned associate degree or 60-degree credits from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with behaviorally complex children.
• Must have the physical stamina and ability to work with behaviorally complex students and implement behavior management strategies as needed.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Training

• Attend training in Positive Behavioral Supports and De-escalation strategies within six (6) months of employment.
• Attend training in Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans within six (6) months of employment.
• Behavior Technicians who require Professional Crisis Management (PCM) training, based on a student’s IEP, will be trained in collaboration with the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: OO-025

SKILLS

COMPETENCIES

CERTIFICATIONS

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Hourly Rate: $20.61 – $31.14 per hour

Calendar: 188B

New Hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned hourly range