Hawaii State Department of Education
Behavioral Technician I, II - Maui District Administration
Hawaii State Department of Education, Wailuku, Hawaii, United States, 96793
Overview
This posting is being used to fill Behavioral Technician positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Maui District as needed and assigned by the Maui District Administration Office. 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. Education and Certification 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 48 credits may be from various programs or academic subject areas; 3 of the 48 credits must be in math and 3 in English. An Associate in Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education. The degree credits must include a minimum of 48 credits that are at the baccalaureate level. Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment provided by ETS. Experience Requirements:
Except for the substitutions described below, applicants must have progressively responsible work experience of the kind, quality, and quantity described. General Experience:
Experience involving direct interaction with people and demonstrated ability to provide and elicit information, observe, evaluate, take action, or report accurately on different situations. There must also be evidence of organizing materials, maintaining records, and writing concise observations. There must be awareness of basic educational programs, goals, functions, and activities. Specialized Experience:
Work experience involving direct contact with students/children and managing activities, ensuring order, and familiarity with common behavioral, academic, social, and developmental problems. Experience with instructional materials, techniques, equipment, and performing instructional, counseling, or guidance tasks and testing routines. Technical Experience:
Progressively responsible work experience comparable to Behavioral Technician I, including providing one-to-one behavioral intervention services using appropriate behavior management practices and techniques; core tasks include measurement, assessment, skill acquisition, behavior reduction, documentation and reporting, and professional conduct. Substitutions: Successful completion of coursework leading to an AA or AS degree from an accredited community college may substitute for General Experience at 15 semester credits per half year of experience. Coursework including a practicum in an instructional-related activity may substitute for General and/or Specialized Experience at 15 semester credits per half year of experience. Possession of an AA or AS degree may substitute for all General and Specialized Experience. Possession of a bachelor\'s degree or higher may substitute for all General, Specialized, and Technical Experience. 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 alone qualify a candidate; the scope and level of responsibility 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:
Applicant must have a current, valid driver\'s license. Salary Note:
The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable. General Requirements
Requirements:
Applicants must meet all requirements for the position as of the date of application. Education and experience requirements may not be gained concurrently unless specifically indicated. Calculation of experience is based on full-time 40-hour workweeks; part-time experience is pro-rated. Hours above 40 per week are not credited for experience calculations. Temporary Assignment:
Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet minimum qualifications must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below: A copy of the TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report; A signed letter from the applicant\'s supervisor including TA title, start/end dates, duties performed, and TA hours; Copies of signed 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. Temporary employees may be promoted, transferred, or hired into permanent positions, subject to applicable policies and rights.
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This posting is being used to fill Behavioral Technician positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Maui District as needed and assigned by the Maui District Administration Office. 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. Education and Certification 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 48 credits may be from various programs or academic subject areas; 3 of the 48 credits must be in math and 3 in English. An Associate in Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education. The degree credits must include a minimum of 48 credits that are at the baccalaureate level. Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment provided by ETS. Experience Requirements:
Except for the substitutions described below, applicants must have progressively responsible work experience of the kind, quality, and quantity described. General Experience:
Experience involving direct interaction with people and demonstrated ability to provide and elicit information, observe, evaluate, take action, or report accurately on different situations. There must also be evidence of organizing materials, maintaining records, and writing concise observations. There must be awareness of basic educational programs, goals, functions, and activities. Specialized Experience:
Work experience involving direct contact with students/children and managing activities, ensuring order, and familiarity with common behavioral, academic, social, and developmental problems. Experience with instructional materials, techniques, equipment, and performing instructional, counseling, or guidance tasks and testing routines. Technical Experience:
Progressively responsible work experience comparable to Behavioral Technician I, including providing one-to-one behavioral intervention services using appropriate behavior management practices and techniques; core tasks include measurement, assessment, skill acquisition, behavior reduction, documentation and reporting, and professional conduct. Substitutions: Successful completion of coursework leading to an AA or AS degree from an accredited community college may substitute for General Experience at 15 semester credits per half year of experience. Coursework including a practicum in an instructional-related activity may substitute for General and/or Specialized Experience at 15 semester credits per half year of experience. Possession of an AA or AS degree may substitute for all General and Specialized Experience. Possession of a bachelor\'s degree or higher may substitute for all General, Specialized, and Technical Experience. 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 alone qualify a candidate; the scope and level of responsibility 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:
Applicant must have a current, valid driver\'s license. Salary Note:
The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable. General Requirements
Requirements:
Applicants must meet all requirements for the position as of the date of application. Education and experience requirements may not be gained concurrently unless specifically indicated. Calculation of experience is based on full-time 40-hour workweeks; part-time experience is pro-rated. Hours above 40 per week are not credited for experience calculations. Temporary Assignment:
Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet minimum qualifications must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below: A copy of the TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report; A signed letter from the applicant\'s supervisor including TA title, start/end dates, duties performed, and TA hours; Copies of signed 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. Temporary employees may be promoted, transferred, or hired into permanent positions, subject to applicable policies and rights.
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