Behavioral Technician I, II

DescriptionThis posting is being used to fill Behavioral Technician positions that provide services to students at the specified location. The authorized level of these positions is Behavioral Technician II. Applications are being accepted down to the Behavioral Technician I in the event of recruiting difficulties.Salary RangeBehavioral Technician I, SR-14: $4,054.00 per monthBehavioral Technician II, SR-16: $4,388.00 per monthExamples of DutiesImplements 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.Minimum QualificationsBasic Education Requirements48 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).Experience RequirementsClass Title | General Experience (years) | Specialized Experience (years) | Technical Experience (years)Behavioral Technician I: 1, 2, 0Behavioral Technician II: 1, 2, 1One (1) year of general, specialized, and technical experience is defined as a school year of approximately 180 \"teacher duty\" days or approximately 38 weeks per year.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. This experience must have included providing one‑to‑one behavioral intervention services by using appropriate behavior management practices and techniques in accordance with intervention/assessment plans to students exhibiting severe behavior.Allowed Substitution of Education for ExperienceSuccessful completion of coursework in a curriculum leading to an AA or AS degree from an accredited community college may be substituted for General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for one‑half (1/2) year of experience.Successful completion of coursework in a curriculum leading to an AA or AS degree from an accredited community college which included completion of a practicum which involved instruction‑related activities may be substituted for General and/or Specialized Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for one‑half (1/2) year of experience.Possession of an AA or AS degree from an accredited community college may be substituted for all of the General and Specialized Experience requirements.Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university may be substituted for all of the General, Specialized, and Technical Experience requirements.Excess Technical experience may be substituted for General and Specialized experience on a year‑for‑year basis.Quality of ExperiencePossession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.Registered Behavior Technician RequirementApplicants 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.Driver's License RequirementApplicants must have a current, valid driver's license.Supplemental InformationThe advertised salary is based on full‑time employment and includes shortage and school‑year differentials, if applicable.Equal OpportunityThe Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.BenefitsHolidays: 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.Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program.Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program.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.PaydayNew employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.#J-18808-Ljbffr