Autism Behavior Technician

September 13, 2024

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

Fairbanks

Job ID: 11606

Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
9/13/2024

Location:
Districtwide

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
09/19/2024

Note: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the ABEL teacher, the behavior technician, through evidence-based behavior strategies, will provide intensive behavior interventions for students with moderate to severe Autism Spectrum Disorder. The behavior technician shall collect, organize, and graph data for analysis of behaviors. This position includes working independently; modeling techniques and strategies for support staff; and collaborating and communicating with certified and paraprofessional staff.

Hourly rate: Grade 9: $25.63-$36.24 DOE
Work hours: 7 hours per day
Work year: 9 months
Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

Must meet one of the three qualifications:
- High school diploma, or equivalent, and have either completed or the ability to complete the Para Professional Assessment or comparable DEED required assessment within four (4) months of hire; or
- Associate's degree or higher; or
- Completion of two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or the equivalent.

Two (2) years of experience working with special needs students in an educational or clinical setting.

During probationary period successfully complete in-person or online training in Applied behavior analysis techniques, Autism spectrum disorders, and Positive Behavior Interventions and support as assigned by special education administration in coordination with ABEL teacher or two (2) college level classes related to behavioral analysis.

Ability to create materials using online platforms for visual communication and voice output aides including Picture Exchange Communication System, LAMP, Lesson Pix, Boardmaker or other picture communication software.

Demonstrate the ability to perform the duties listed.

Knowledge of basic reading, math, and curricula areas appropriate for the age-level of students.

Must demonstrate basic knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis techniques and terminology.

Must possess the ability to communicate clearly and consistently with students and staff.

Must have the ability to safely restrain students who present a danger to self or others.

Must complete initial certification from Crisis Prevention Institute within the first 4 months of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.