Behavior Technician
Denver, CO
Full Time
Laradon School
Entry Level
Position Title: Behavior Technician
Department: Children's Services/The Laradon School
Reporting Function: Behavior Services Coordinator
Supervisory Functions: None
Salary: $60,000-$65,000
Job Summary: This position seeks to grow staff into a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Support students in achieving their maximum potential by working with the students 1:1 and in-group settings to meet Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, increase educationally acceptable behaviors, and create a safe, positive learning environment. Provide guidance and training to school staff on crisis intervention and behavior plan implementation.
Duties/Responsibilities: • Manage caseload as assigned by Behavior Services Coordinator
Minimum Training Requirements:
• All trainings deemed mandatory by Laradon
• A minimum of 24 hours of approved training annually
• Orientation
• First Aid/CPR
• Mandatory Reporting and Incident Reporting
• Crisis Intervention training, QBS Inc., Behavioral Safety Training through Advanced Skills module
• Obtain and maintain instructor certifications for QBS Inc., Behavioral Safety Training (through Advanced Skills module) within 1 year of being in role
• 20 hours of on-the-job training
Minimum Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must be enrolled in a BCBA program within 6 months of hire.
• One or more years’ experience working with children with developmental disabilities and/or emotional/behavioral disorders in an educational or instructional setting.
• Preferred and be at least 21 years of age with valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full work days; ability to complete training and perform physical management of students as necessary, including physical restraints; ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner.
Department: Children's Services/The Laradon School
Reporting Function: Behavior Services Coordinator
Supervisory Functions: None
Salary: $60,000-$65,000
Job Summary: This position seeks to grow staff into a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Support students in achieving their maximum potential by working with the students 1:1 and in-group settings to meet Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, increase educationally acceptable behaviors, and create a safe, positive learning environment. Provide guidance and training to school staff on crisis intervention and behavior plan implementation.
Duties/Responsibilities: • Manage caseload as assigned by Behavior Services Coordinator
- Assist with onboarding and referral process
- Assist with Safety Care documentation and scheduling to ensure all staff are current with the certification
- Support/delegate daily staffing schedule
- Attend tours for student referrals
- Train staff on Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), skill acquisition programs, other behavior initiatives, and provide meaningful feedback/ integrity checks to ensure consistent and accurate data
- Respond to student crisis by providing support, debrief crisis situations with the team, and complete required debriefing documentation
- Effectively communicate, collaborate and coordinate with team members
- Complete documentation according to Laradon and other governing agency’s policies, standards, and procedures
- Maintain respect, dignity and confidentiality of students, staff and parents
- Maintain clean environment and be a positive role model to others
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Training Requirements:
• All trainings deemed mandatory by Laradon
• A minimum of 24 hours of approved training annually
• Orientation
• First Aid/CPR
• Mandatory Reporting and Incident Reporting
• Crisis Intervention training, QBS Inc., Behavioral Safety Training through Advanced Skills module
• Obtain and maintain instructor certifications for QBS Inc., Behavioral Safety Training (through Advanced Skills module) within 1 year of being in role
• 20 hours of on-the-job training
Minimum Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must be enrolled in a BCBA program within 6 months of hire.
• One or more years’ experience working with children with developmental disabilities and/or emotional/behavioral disorders in an educational or instructional setting.
• Preferred and be at least 21 years of age with valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full work days; ability to complete training and perform physical management of students as necessary, including physical restraints; ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner.
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