Registered Certified Behavior Technician

POSITION HOURS AND PAY:
This position is for 7 hours per day at 178 days per year.
*7 hours per day for 4 days for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed.  

Position pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 7 - $ 27.43 per hour (25-26 PSE SALARY SCHEDULE) 
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Official Hire Date -
Your hire date with the Bethel School District is based on School Board approval.  This date depends on multiple factors and may change without notice.  Please contact HR with any questions.
 

*Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements.  Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding.

IMPORTANT:  In order to be considered for an interview for this instructional paraeducator position you must meet the following federal minimum employment requirements.

• Must be 18 years of age; and
• Hold high school diploma or its equivalent; and one of the following
  • Successfully passed the ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment
    AA degree or higher
  • Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education
  • Completion of registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
  • Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program

Para testing information. https://www.bethelsd.org/programs-departments/human-resources/career-opportunities/instructional-paraeducator-requirements

 You may provide unofficial transcripts in your application but will be required to provide official ones upon hire. Not providing required documents could significantly delay your official hire. Please contact HR with questions.

GENERAL SUMMARY
This position's responsibilities are to provide behavior support to students as directed by the Behavior Analyst and other appropriate personnel.  Responsibilities vary with assignment, but typically include tutoring students in prescribed learning activities, providing comprehensive behavioral support to students individually or in small groups, assisting with school and classroom management, and maintaining student records. The Registered/Certified Behavior Technician is itinerant and may be assigned to any student as needed to provide support.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Depending upon the individual assignment, the Registered/Certified Behavior Technician may perform all or a combination of the following:

1.  Instructs students individually or in small groups to affect behavior change; promotes student understanding of materials presented.  Works as a team member with behavior analysts, teachers, intervention specialists, school counselors, school psychologists, and other appropriate personnel to establish positive student contacts that develop appropriate and positive behavior modifications enabling students to succeed.

2.  Assist with the development and implementation of behavioral IEP goals, Safety Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans.  Implements behavior programs designed to make positive, appropriate changes so the student can learn to be independent without ongoing support from Behavior Support.

3.  Assist instructional personnel by participating as a team member in the development and monitoring of comprehensive behavioral objectives, goals, and plans, including Safety Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).  Assist the certificated staff member in the implementation of behavioral and academic services

4.   Ensures consistency of behavioral standards by coordinating with appropriate student contacts, monitors physical and emotional changes in students, and reports to appropriate personnel.  Collects and records student data to report learning or other difficulties encountered by students to the certificated staff member
5.  Monitors students both in and out of the classroom.  Assesses crisis situations and defuses situations using conflict resolution and crisis management techniques.  Assists the teacher with classroom management; ensures that students stay on task; disciplines students as authorized according to the building discipline procedure.

6.  Consults wit