Behavior Intervention Technician 2024-25

POSITION OBJECTIVE :

The position of Behavior Intervention Technician is done for the purpose of working directly with students who demonstrate significant emotional and behavioral challenges to stabilize their behavior and maximize their learning opportunities.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY :

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :  (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Assesses the impact of classroom management on student’s behavior.
• Identifies triggers that appear to escalate student.
• Observes and records data on targeted positive behaviors and negative behaviors.
• Empowers students to be responsible for their behavior and academic success.
• Documents student escalations as required.
• Collaborates with team members and behavior intervention specialist to develop and implement positive behavior reinforcement systems, including positive reinforcement charts, daily schedules, routines and interventions.
• Trains staff on systems and positive reinforcement strategies related to the scope of the position.
• Works with academic content where appropriate with students under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Implements student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and Aversive Intervention Plan (AIP) as required for maximizing student success in his / her learning environment.
• Provides written intervention summary upon assignment completion.
• Prepares individual paraeducator training binder including student’s positive behavior reinforcement systems, positive reinforcement charts, daily schedules, and routines.
• Model positive behavior interventions.
• Utilizes BSD behavior resources and provides behavior reference material to teachers and paras as needed.
• Provides follow-up after interventions, including determining the efficacy of intervention recommendations and consistency of implementation.
• Utilizes approved Right Response escorts and / or holds.
• Attends professional development trainings as needed.
• Attends student team meetings when requested.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS :

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE  (positions in this class typically require) :

Required :

Preferred :

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS  (positions in this class typically require) :

KNOWLEDGE  (position requirements at entry) :

SKILLS  (position requirements at entry) :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Positions in this class typically require : stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

AISP pay range 5 $ 31.56 / hour to $ 33.74 / hour (starting hourly rate $ 31.56) based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement. 32-40 hours per week for a 180-day annual assignment. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.