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Position:      Behavior Support Technician            

Qualifications:

•   Applicants must be a high school graduate or have GED
•   Must have strong desire to work with children in a caring manner
•   Ability to work effectively with staff and students

Salary:     $20.21 - 22.20 starting, per hour, depending on experience

                If bilingual (English/Spanish): $22.20 - 24.45 starting, per hour, depending on experience

Benefits: Paid sick, personal, and bereavement leave. Paid dental insurance. Other benefits available at partial or full expense to employee include health insurance (with FPS contribution), vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short term disability insurance, and more!

Employment:     7.5 hrs per day, work student days during the school year

Position Available:   August 2024

Reports To:    Building Administrator

Application Procedure:    Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply online at fremonttigers.org. Click on 'Employment' and follow application instructions.

Applications Will Be Accepted Through:     Open Until Filled

All positions are subject to veterans preference. EOE

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FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs.  Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

DEPARTMENT: Instructional Support

JOB TITLE: Behavior Support Technician

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Post Secondary training is desired

Certification/Licensure:

• Drivers License
• First Aid/CPR certificate desired

Experience Desired:

• Working with children/students

Other Requirements:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of basic reading and math skills

REPORTS TO:  Teacher(s), Building Administrator, and Director of Special Education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of each employee’s position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Training

• Because this is an advanced instructional support position, background knowledge and experience working with students with disabilities is strongly preferred.  The school district will provide training focused on evidence-based practices related to principles of applied behavior analysis and skills related to behavior reduction practices.

Basic:

• Under the general direction of the classroom teacher and school principal, performs a variety of activities in support of instructional programs for students who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum or related disorder. Abides by the guidelines established for Paraeducators of the State of Nebraska and the School District.

Frequent:

• Provides individualized support to students using evidence-based interventions to increase independence, communication, social and daily living skills, and positive behavior
• Implements behavior support plans as structured and monitored by the supervising teacher for individual students.
• Provides physical intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors, when required
• Collects various data in accordance with students’ IEPs, behavior support plans, and District procedures. 
• Assists the supervising teacher/professional in the collection and preparation of instructional material and equipment.
• Assists with the evaluation, monitoring, and supervision of students’ work.
• Assists students in performing activities initiated by the supervising teacher.
• Assists with various classroom clerical and daily organizational duties.
• Attends professional development meetings and workshops for paraeducators.
• Assists with the physical and health needs of students including but not limited to:  feeding, toileting, transferring, positioning, and other special health and personal care needs when applicable.
• Assists in the loading and unloading of students from vehicles, as needed, and supervises students while being transported by district vehicles, as assigned.
• Respects the confidentiality of information about students and communicates progress or concerns about students to parents or staff only with the authorization of the supervising teacher.
• Exhibits a positive working relationship with students and staff.
• Follows all rules and regulations relating to school and district policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, therapist, and/or administrative staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory): Visual and auditory acuity for student supervisory functions, skills in written and oral communication, and skills in human relations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Inside-Outside-Both: Both

Climatic Environment:   Primary work environment is a heated /air conditioned classroom/building, and at times, work environment will include off-campus sites. (Certain classrooms/buildings may be air-conditioned)

Hazards:  Communicable diseases, classroom, building, furniture, and off-campus sites and equipment, frequent lifting.