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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Behavioral Technician I, II - Hawaii District-West Special Education/Special Services

Hilo, HI 96720

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$4,054/mo - $4,388/mo

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking Behavioral Technicians to provide services to students in the Hawaii District-West Special Education/Special Services. The role involves implementing ABA programs, maintaining relationships with students, and providing instructional support in accordance with individual educational plans.

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Responsibilities

Implements ABA program and BIP with fidelity by using appropriate behavior management techniques with students exhibiting severe, challenging behavior

Establishes and maintains relationships with students by pairing self as a supporting individual to build value and increase social interaction

Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills and fades prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent responding

Increases the frequency and duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive behavior.)

Collects, records, graphs, and maintains various program and behavioral data, including A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, interresponse time, or event- and interval-based recording

Provides instructional support tasks, in accordance with the IEP and/or ABA program, by using evidence-based practices for individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities

Oversees independent study activities or small group instruction, as planned and prescribed by the licensed professional, by providing clear instruction, modeling, checking for understanding, guided and independent practice, feedback, and monitoring

Instructs, assists, and accompanies students off campus as part of individual instructional programs including various academic, social, vocational, daily-living, and life-skill instruction

Reports observations on student progress, behavior, or instructional needs to the licensed behavior analyst and teacher and provides recommendations on follow-up activities

Participates in meetings, workshops, and other training activities to keep abreast of current behavioral and instructional methods, strategies, and/or techniques

Qualification

Registered Behavior TechnicianBehavior management techniquesData collectionAnalysisInstructional supportCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

Applicants must possess a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent

48 semester credits, baccalaureate level courses, from an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education. The forty-eight (48) credits may be from various programs or academic subject areas. In addition, of the 48 credits from baccalaureate level courses, 3 must have been for math and 3 for English courses

An Associate in Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education. The credits earned for the degree must include a minimum of 48 credits for courses that are baccalaureate level

Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment provided by the Education Testing Service (ETS)

Applicants must have progressively responsible work experience of the kind, quality, and quantity described

General Experience: Experience which involved direct interaction with people and which demonstrated the ability to provide and elicit information and observe, evaluate, take action, or report accurately on different situations

Specialized Experience: Work experience which involved direct contact with students/children and included managing activities, ensuring order, etc

Technical Experience: Progressively responsible work experience comparable to that of the class, Behavioral Technician I

Applicants must be a Registered Behavior Technician with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or other nationally certified behavior analysis organization approved by law and must maintain annual recertification upon hire

Applicants must have a current, valid driver's license

Benefits

Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.

Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.

Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.

Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.

Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.

Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.

Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.

Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.