POSITION SUMMARY:
The ESS Behavior Technician will provide direct behavior support in a role within the BLaST Intermediate Unit -to meet individualized behavioral needs of the students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct behavioral modification under the direction of the Teacher/Social Worker/BCBA
- Assist with crisis intervention and stabilization strategies as needed
- Develop and maintain an environment that is non-threatening, safe, nurturing, and where the students and their families feel respected, accepted, and welcome
- Facilitate a safe and efficient transition between activities with attention to facilitating student's individual needs
- Utilize a school-wide positive behavior system to support client behaviors
- Communicate and work cooperatively with co-workers and students to meet student needs
- Adhere to legal and ethical standards in the provision of behavioral health and educational services
- Assist with data collection and record keeping
- Assistance with the documentation of student behavior and attendance.
- Understand and adhere to all ESS and BLaST Intermediate Unit policies and procedures
- Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned
STATUS AND SCOPE:
Position reports to the District Manager- Veroniqua Rodriguez. Position is to assist the teacher by supporting students to maintain positive behaviors during instructional and non-instructional activities. Support students in the development of behaviors necessary for a functional class environment that enhances student learning and achievement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a high school diploma.
- At least one year of experience of working with children and/or the education field preferred.
- Complete BLaST's behavior technician training and receive/maintain Safety Care-QBS certification.
- Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
- Ability to provide a positive role model for students.
- Ability to relate with young and/or special needs children.
- Show evidence of successful experience in working with students.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
- Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
- Pennsylvania State Police Clearance
- Child Abuse Clearance
- FBI Fingerprinting
- School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test
- Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification
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About ESS
As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, e have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.
We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.
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