Hawaii State Department of Education
Behavioral Technician I, II - Honolulu District Administration
Hawaii State Department of Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Overview
This 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 Range:
Behavioral Technician I, SR-14: $4,054.00 per month; Behavioral Technician II, SR-16: $4,388.00 per month Responsibilities
Implements 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. Basic Education Requirements
Basic Education Requirements:
Applicants must possess a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent AND one of the following minimum education requirements, which have been established within the parameters described by the Federal Government\'s No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: 48 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 Requirements
Experience Requirements:
Except for the substitutions provided below, applicants must have progressively responsible work experience of the kind, quality, and quantity described. 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. There must also be evidence of the ability to organize materials, maintain records, and write concise descriptions of occurrences and observations. Familiarity with basic educational programs, goals, functions, and activities may be gained through involvement in school/community activities. Specialized Experience:
Work experience involving direct contact with students/children, managing activities, ensuring order, and familiarity with behavioral, academic, social, and developmental problems, with opportunities to observe problem resolution under professional supervision. Experience with instructional materials, techniques, equipment, and performing instructional, counseling, or guidance tasks and testing routines. Technical Experience:
Progressive responsibility similar to Behavioral Technician I, including providing one-to-one behavioral intervention services using appropriate behavior management practices in accordance with intervention/assessment plans. Core task skills include measurement, assessment, skill acquisition, behavior reduction, documentation and reporting, and professional conduct. (Comparable work is of equivalent difficulty and responsibility to the class.) Substitution of Education for Experience
Successful completion of coursework 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 leading to an AA or AS degree with practicum involving 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 may be substituted for all of the General and Specialized Experience requirements. Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher 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 Experience:
Possession 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 demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Registered Behavior Technician Requirement
Applicants 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 Requirement
Applicants must have a current, valid driver\'s license. Salary
The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable. Requirements
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Temporary Assignment:
Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below: TA History Report, a supervisor letter with TA details, or copies of SF-10 forms. Documents
Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education. Information about Temporary Positions
Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Being available for temporary positions may lead to permanent opportunities. A temporary employee may apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent or other temporary positions, with rights and benefits afforded to permanent employees, except for return rights and placement rights linked to a reduction-in-force.
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This 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 Range:
Behavioral Technician I, SR-14: $4,054.00 per month; Behavioral Technician II, SR-16: $4,388.00 per month Responsibilities
Implements 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. Basic Education Requirements
Basic Education Requirements:
Applicants must possess a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent AND one of the following minimum education requirements, which have been established within the parameters described by the Federal Government\'s No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: 48 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 Requirements
Experience Requirements:
Except for the substitutions provided below, applicants must have progressively responsible work experience of the kind, quality, and quantity described. 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. There must also be evidence of the ability to organize materials, maintain records, and write concise descriptions of occurrences and observations. Familiarity with basic educational programs, goals, functions, and activities may be gained through involvement in school/community activities. Specialized Experience:
Work experience involving direct contact with students/children, managing activities, ensuring order, and familiarity with behavioral, academic, social, and developmental problems, with opportunities to observe problem resolution under professional supervision. Experience with instructional materials, techniques, equipment, and performing instructional, counseling, or guidance tasks and testing routines. Technical Experience:
Progressive responsibility similar to Behavioral Technician I, including providing one-to-one behavioral intervention services using appropriate behavior management practices in accordance with intervention/assessment plans. Core task skills include measurement, assessment, skill acquisition, behavior reduction, documentation and reporting, and professional conduct. (Comparable work is of equivalent difficulty and responsibility to the class.) Substitution of Education for Experience
Successful completion of coursework 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 leading to an AA or AS degree with practicum involving 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 may be substituted for all of the General and Specialized Experience requirements. Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher 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 Experience:
Possession 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 demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Registered Behavior Technician Requirement
Applicants 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 Requirement
Applicants must have a current, valid driver\'s license. Salary
The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable. Requirements
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Temporary Assignment:
Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below: TA History Report, a supervisor letter with TA details, or copies of SF-10 forms. Documents
Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education. Information about Temporary Positions
Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Being available for temporary positions may lead to permanent opportunities. A temporary employee may apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent or other temporary positions, with rights and benefits afforded to permanent employees, except for return rights and placement rights linked to a reduction-in-force.
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