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Ex Ed Behavior Support Technician

Employer
Hamilton County Department of Education
Location
Chattanooga, TN, United States
Salary
Competitive

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Support Staff, Computer / IT
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Overview

The purpose of this job is to provide support to provide training and ongoing support to instruct and evaluate school personnel in how to safely administer crisis intervention techniques and behavior management strategies in the school setting. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training Certificate or willingness to be trained, Certified Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Trainer, Must be able to train HCDE in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.

This position would assist in providing research and data based behavior support services for students with severe and significant challenging behaviors which utilize principles of applied behavior analysis in natural and least restrictive environments, consult with classroom and school staff to implement behavior programs in everyday routines, and demonstrate student progress through the monitoring and graphing of behavioral data. This may include, but is not limited to, providing general physical assistance to students with various disabilities, assisting teachers with classroom projects/activities, providing short term classroom coverage for teachers, monitoring/data collection in academic and/or non-academic regular curriculum participation, and other general duties which support the provision of special education services.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training as assigned under the direction of a licensed teacher, including training documentation and record keeping.
  • Provides technical assistance (modeling and facilitation) to building staff to create and maintain safe CPI policies and procedures.
  • Consults with classroom teacher and school staff to implement positive behavior intervention plans in everyday routines.
  • Provides behavioral support to promote positive behaviors and demonstrate student progress through the monitoring, graphing, and utilization of behavioral data.
  • Work collaboratively and in support of HCDE behavior analyst to provide direct behavior services to students.
  • Implements behavioral recommendations and programming on an ongoing basis while modeling and providing feedback to classroom staff.
  • Relates with students to provide structured social skill training based on behavioral intervention plan and IEP team recommendations.
  • Provides physical assistance, including but not limited to toileting, positioning, lifting, carrying, feeding, personal hygiene, or other assistance as determined by specific student needs, to any student with disabilities based on a student's Individual Education Program.
  • Monitor and graph behavioral data to facilitate ongoing assessment of programming and support the IEP team decision making process.
  • Assist in developing and implementing materials specific to behavior plans and IEP goals and objectives including but not limited to visual supports, environmental manipulations, and behavioral charts and graphs for displaying and interpreting information to the IEP team.
  • Attends staff meetings, parent meetings, IEP-Team meetings, or other meetings as required.
  • Follows established procedures for ensuring students are safe.
  • Responds appropriately to students' inappropriate behavior(s). Must be trained and maintain certification in non-violent positive behavioral interventions and support methods to respond to, diffuse, de-escalate, and control aggressive behavior utilizing physical restraint as appropriate.
  • Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe.
  • Works collaboratively with supervisor, administrators, employees, students, and other stakeholders.
  • Works collaboratively with all stakeholders.
  • Attends work and arrives to work on time.
  • Maintains confidentiality.
  • Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
  • Uses technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Experience:
  • High school diploma or GED required; basic technology skills required; general office/clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Has knowledge and skills to support the PreK-12 general curriculum.
  • Three (3) years of experience in instructing school personnel in how to safely address inappropriate student behavior preferred.
  • Must be a certified Registered Behavior Technician through the Behavior Analyst Certified Board (BACB).
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention certification.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to students with disabilities. Or, any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
  • Must maintain a valid driver's license due to frequent travel to schools.
  • Experience/ training is required in providing behavior support and intervention to students with significantly challenging behaviors and in the areas of applied behavior analysis, including discrete trial instruction, prompt hierarchies, stimulus fading, differential reinforcement and extinction procedures, and the collection, monitoring, and graphing of behavioral data. This position requires travel to serve system-wide programs throughout Hamilton County. Mileage outside of travel to/from base school and short term placements is logged and reimbursed according to HCDE daily rate.

Skills/Qualifications:
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, Board members, parents, and community members.


Compensation :

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
Minimum Salary - Grade 12
Salary Scale

Company

Hamilton County Schools, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN, is hiring, supporting, and retaining outstanding top teaching talent. We are the fastest improved district in Tennessee and have a goal to become the best. With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Why Join our Team?  

New Teacher Support: With our progressive three-year induction program for new teachers, you will have the following supports: 

  • New Teacher Academy 
  • First Year Mentor & Supportive Professional Development 
  • Whole-Teacher/Well-Teacher (wellness & mindfulness training) 

Leadership Opportunities: Grow your career with Hamilton County Schools, no matter your professional goals: 

  • Train to become a mentor teacher or professional development presenter
  • Obtain your National Board Certification and get a $4,000 salary increase 
  • Apply for leadership pipeline programs for instructional coaching or administration 
  • Be a part of innovative programs that are unique to Hamilton County like Teacherpreneur and STEM Fellows
  • Travel the world as a Fund for Teachers recipient

Experience all Chattanooga has to offer:

  • Chattanooga has a metro area of 500,000 people - not too big and not too small - and under two hours from Nashville, Atlanta, Knoxville, and Birmingham
  • Award-winning city for outdoor activities, music, art and culture
  • 25 + local music, art, and food festivals every year

We are seeking teaching candidates who are:

  • Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students
  • Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families
  • Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students
  • Experienced in high-need or Title-I School settings. Experience with English Language Learners is a plus.
  • Professionals with high personal standards and integrity

Compensation & Total Rewards 

  • Competitive salary range commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package includes multiple health insurance options, vision, dental reimbursement, short and long-term disability, life insurance, on-site clinics, and a wellness program 
  • Childcare for Hamilton County teachers available in multiple schools 
  • Competitive retirement plans through Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, including a hybrid 401k and pension plan. In 2018, TCRS was ranked in the top four best funded State Pension plans by the Pew Charitable Trust. 

About Hamilton County Schools

 Hamilton County Schools, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN, is the fastest improving district in the state of Tennessee. We believe in success for all students and are dedicated to helping all students succeed to their highest potential.  With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Who we serve: Hamilton County Schools serves over 42,000 students across our diverse county in urban, rural and suburban communities. Our families speak 125 languages and approximately 8.5% of our students are English language learners.

Our results: The state of Tennessee has recognized Hamilton County as an “Advancing” school district.

A few of our recent achievements include:

  • #2 out of 146 districts in the state of Tennessee for student growth and a Level 5 district for 2018-2019
  • 45 Level 5 schools and 32 reward schools
  • 16 Volkswagen E-Labs - the highest concentration of fabrication labs of any district in the US or abroad
  • Milken Award winning teacher; State Principal of the Year (2017)
  • 13 High Schools with over 18 Future Ready Institutes
Company info
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Telephone
4234987048
Location
3074 Hickory Valley Road
 Chattanooga
TN
37421
US
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