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Rowan-Salisbury Schools

BEHAVIOR SUPPORT ASSISTANT

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$36,462 / year median in North Carolina

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Purpose :
A Behavior Technician (BT®) is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of the school administration, counselor and district Behavior Specialists.
Qualifications:
48 semester hours which include core courses with an overall 2.5 or higher GPA from an accredited institution; OR Associate Degree or higher with an overall 2.5 or higher GPA from an accredited institution; OR WorkKeys testing in Applied Math
  • (min score 4); Workplace Documents
  • (min score 4); and Business Writing
  • (min score 3).
In addition to WorkKeys, employee must complete 2 college courses in math, reading or technology within 2 academic years and have a 2.5 or higher GPA from an accredited institution ABA training or experience preferred Must have or be willing to obtain CPI De-Escalation and Restraint Training.
Key Duties and Responsibilities :
The BT is primarily responsible for teacher follow-up training and support of behavior interventions and documentation. The BT supports teacher in the process of identifying appropriate interventions, designing intervention plans, Functional Behavior Analyses and Behavior Intervention plans. This position would involve participating in the
MTSS/SAT
process. The BT also works closely with the school counselor and school social worker to ensure that any necessary agencies are being utilized to meet student needs. Make necessary contacts to begin crisis intervention services for students, as needed Assist in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors Provide social skills training for students Participate and function as a positive team member for the purpose of enhancing and sharing knowledge and skills for implementation of best practices Serve on the Cares/PBIS Committee Performs other duties as assigned. Collaborate with school personnel to design a meditative, reflective program to support school-wide expectations and practices.
Term of Employment:
10 months, classified position
Salary:
Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule