The is a full-time position that does include benefits. The districtwide behavior technician provides behavioral, instructional, and social-emotional support to students with disabilities and students demonstrating significant behavioral needs across the system. See full job description below.

 

 

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Job Summary

The Districtwide Behavior Technician (Educational Assistant) provides behavioral, instructional, and social-emotional support to students with disabilities and students demonstrating significant behavioral needs across Bristol Tennessee City Schools. Under the direction of the Districtwide Behavior Analyst/BCBA, the Behavior Technician implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), behavior support strategies, and skill-building interventions to promote student success across educational settings.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

Behavioral and Student Support

1. Provide direct behavioral, instructional, and social-emotional support to students in general education, special education, and other educational settings throughout the district.
2. Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), safety plans, Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) recommendations, accommodations, modifications, and other individualized supports under the direction of certified staff.
3. Utilize evidence-based behavior intervention strategies, including positive behavior supports, reinforcement systems, visual supports, prompting, self-regulation strategies, and de-escalation techniques.
4. Support students individually and in small groups to increase engagement, participation, independence, and access to instruction.
5. Assist students in developing self-regulation, communication, social, executive functioning, organization, self-monitoring, and task completion skills.
6. Reinforce academic concepts, behavioral expectations, and social-emotional skills as directed by teachers and related service providers.
7. Support student transitions between activities, classrooms, and school environments.
8. Assist students during behavioral crises while following district-approved crisis prevention and intervention procedures.
9. Collect, maintain, and communicate behavioral data, including progress toward behavioral goals and objectives.
10. Assist with personal care and physical support needs when required by a student's disability, health plan, or individualized support plan.
11. Maintain confidentiality regarding student records, behavioral data, and educational information.
12. Participate in team meetings, professional learning activities, and training related to student supports and behavior intervention.

Districtwide Responsibilities

1. Travel between assigned schools and educational settings throughout the district to provide behavioral support services.
2. Collaborate with administrators, teachers, special education staff, school counselors, and related service providers to ensure consistent implementation of behavior supports.
3. Assist the District Behavior Analyst/BCBA in implementing districtwide behavior initiatives and intervention programs.
4. Participate in professional development related to behavior intervention, autism, social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, and crisis prevention.
5. Maintain required certifications and training credentials.
6. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or District Behavior Analyst/BCBA.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree, bachelor's degree, or coursework in education, psychology, social work, behavioral sciences, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with students with disabilities, behavioral challenges, autism, emotional/behavioral disorders, or related populations preferred.
• Experience implementing behavior interventions, behavior plans, or social-emotional supports preferred.

 

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

 

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between district locations.
• Current Handle With Care certification or ability to obtain upon employment.
• Successful completion of a district-approved Behavior Technician training course within a timeline established by the district.
• CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain upon employment.
• Completion of all required district in-service training, professional development requirements, and applicable health and safety training.

 

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.  

Key Competencies

 

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.

Knowledge of:

• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
• Child and adolescent development
• Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disability-related behavioral needs
• Trauma-informed practices
• School safety procedures and crisis response protocols

Skill in:

• Implementing behavior intervention strategies, BIPs, safety plans, and positive behavior supports with fidelity.
• Building positive relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries.
• De-escalating challenging behaviors and responding appropriately during crisis situations.
• Collecting, maintaining, and communicating behavioral and instructional data.
• Supporting students' social, emotional, communication, and executive functioning development.
• Collaborating effectively with staff, families, and service providers.
• Utilizing instructional materials, assistive technology, and technology platforms to support student learning and document progress.
• Maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, flexibility, and sound judgment.

Ability to:

• Remain calm and professional in challenging or crisis situations.
• Implement behavior interventions consistently across multiple environments.
• Communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Follow oral and written instructions and carry out interventions with fidelity.
• Adapt to changing student needs, schedules, and assignments.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Analyze behavioral data and communicate observations to educational teams.
• Support students with diverse academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental needs.
• Promote student independence and positive behavioral outcomes.
• Travel between district locations and work effectively across multiple school settings.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the listed functions.

• This job may require lifting of objects that exceed 25 lbs. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:
  • Pushing and/or pulling
  • Climbing
  • Stooping and/or kneeling
  • Reaching
  • Talking
  • Hearing
  • Seeing
• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing tasks without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to understand instructions, reason, make judgments, and perform arithmetic operations accurately.
• Ability to move hands easily, manipulate small objects, and make visual comparisons/discriminations.
• Low to medium discomfort from exposure to temperature, fumes, dirt, dust, noise, and cleaning chemicals.
• Work environment is primarily within a school setting (classrooms, recess, field trips, lunch periods, etc.) and primarily on a school bus.
• Role involves direct interaction with students, movement between classrooms, and managing various student behaviors.
• Regular exposure to noise, vibrations, and potential student behavior challenges (physical or verbal outbursts).
• Duties involve assisting students with physical, emotional, or cognitive disabilities during transit, including operating wheelchair lifts and securing mobility devices.
• Requires sitting for extended periods, occasional lifting, bending, and physical assistance of students.
• Safety protocols must be followed at all times.

Terms Of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.