Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Behavior Technician

Reports to: Director of Student Programs and Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Supervises: None

Qualifications:
     1. High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor or Associate Degree in behavioral health or

         related field preferred.
     2. Registered Behavior Technician Training.
     3. Three to five years of experience providing students with behavioral support preferred.
     4. Satisfy Every Student Succeeds Act requirements by:
          a. Completed at least 2 years of study (48 hrs.) at an institution of higher ed, or
          b. Hold an associate’s degree or higher, or
          c. Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the

              ACT, WorkKeys Assessment, or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test - Passing

              Score is 455, or
          d. Passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.
     5. CPR and First Aid Certification.
     6. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
     7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: Assist in the implementation of behavior skills instruction and interventions designed to meet the specific goals and objectives for children with Autism and related developmental disabilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
     1. Under the direction of the ABA, provide behavior supports and interventions to students in 1:1

         and group settings.
     2. Use intensive teaching and environmental behavior interventions.
     3. Follow prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols as instructed by

         the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
     4. Follow and record data for prescribed protocols, as instructed.
     5. Collect, record, and summarize data on observable student behavior.
     6. Assist with teacher and paraprofessional training consistent with students’ individual education

         programs (IEP) and behavior intervention support plans (BISP).
     7. Effectively communicate with teachers and paraprofessionals regarding student progress.
     8. Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when working with students.
     9. Collaborate with the IEP team including student, teachers, parents, paraprofessionals, and

         outside professionals.
   10. Assist BCBA in preparing student materials as instructed.
   11. Participate in professional development and other training programs, as required.
   12. Maintain student confidentiality.
   13. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Nine (9) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education’s policy on Staff Evaluation (2.21/classified).

Physical Demands:
This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 50 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.