Behavior Support Technician

DutiesPOSITION SUMMARY:The job of the Behavior Technician is done for the purpose/s of providing social/emotional and co-regulatory support to the school program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students, all of whom have identified special education needs in a self-contained special education classroom; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel, and assisting in data collection as needed.SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Implements under the supervision of an assigned teacher, student behavioral plans designed by the IEP team, and/or intervention plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing concepts needed to be successful in the school environment.Responds to calls for assistance and offers direct support across all school environments to regulate, relate, and reason with students.Collaborate with the school's social emotional team and educators to improve response protocols and procedures in alignment to therapeutic practices.Implements preventative and responsive restorative practices to ensure equitable opportunities.Assist in data collection and documentation of student's Behavior Intervention plans, IEP goals and objectives, school-wide data, ISBE reporting, and Medicaid logging under the supervision of the case manager.Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance, as needed, and as instructed by a health care professional for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs. • Assist the teacher with students who may need physical assistance and intervention.Actively engages in meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. therapeutic crisis intervention, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.Assist teachers with providing a balanced curriculum for the purpose of encouraging social and cultural awareness; exploration; predicting and testing behaviors; choices of learning center activities; large/small group and individual activities; language development; cognitive development; and fine and gross motor activities.Assist with arranging and clean-up and care of room and school equipment for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment and/or meeting mandated requirements.Provides, under the supervision of an assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. social skills, problem solving, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP and/or intervention plans; and ensuring students success in school.Guides the classroom in the absence of the teacher for the purpose of meeting established timelines and objectives.Performs any other duties as assigned by Administration and/or Grant requirements.COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are representative of specific skills, abilities, and attributes that must be demonstrated to perform this job successfully.Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Accepts criticism and feedback. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.Conflict Resolution: Encourages open communications. Confronts difficult situations. Maintains objectivity. Keeps emotions under control. Uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in the decision making process. Makes timely decisions.Safety & Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriateaction beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.Self-Management: Regulates impact of own emotions upon others. Remains focused and energized under stress. Accepts criticism and recovers quickly from setbacks. Projects realistic self-confidence in abilities.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.Education:A high school diploma or GEDExperience:Prior experience with youth-in-care or job related experience preferred.Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:Educator License with Stipulations (PARA), Substitute (SUB), Professional Educator License (PEL), or Educator License with Stipulations (TBE)Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.Mathematical Skills: Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Computes rate, ratio, and percent and draws and interprets bar graphs.Reasoning Ability: Applies understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deals with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Google DrivePHYSICAL DEMANDS:Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, handling, keyboarding, talking, hearing, near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, field of visionLifting Demands: Up to 55 poundsReaching Activities: Dominant hand, Non-Dominant hand, Both dominant and non-dominant hand, OverheadEnvironmental Conditions: Noise Intensity 4 loudSalary/BenefitsStarting Salary is $38,000How to ApplyVisit our website to apply.Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Pagehttps://www.applitrack.com/d65/onlineapp/default.aspxEmail Addresschampagnes@district65.netSchool Districthttps://www.district65.net/Position Websitehttps://www.applitrack.com/d65/onlineapp/default.aspxILearn LinkILearnReport Card LinkDistrict Report CardJob Posting Date11/9/2025Start DateN/A