Behavior Intervention Technician

24-25 Behavior Intervention Technician Organizational Overview

• By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes. Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We seek out teachers who are passionate about educational equity, driven by student and family relationships, and constantly seeking to grow.
• Position
• Overview: KIPP DC is looking for a dynamic, committed and flexible Behavior Intervention Technician to become part of our vibrant educational community. The KIPP DC Behavior Intervention Technician will do whatever it takes to improve student achievement and ensure that students are progressing on their individual goals. KIPP DC Behavior Intervention Technicians are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, interventions that are data driven. KIPP DC staff approach work with a sense of possibility and see challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving. KIPP DC gives its students an intensive foundation in the core academic subjects with an emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for success in school and in life. The KIPP DC community holds itself to high standards, cognizant that success can be achieved by all, regardless of challenging circumstances, through teamwork, tenacity and focused dedication.
• Key
• Responsibilities: Diagnose, Model and Deliver Services Demonstrate positive, collaborative problem-solving orientation with students, parents and guardians, educators, administrators, community members, and colleagues Work collaboratively with staff to identify students and classes with behavior support needs using school-wide data
• Provide core services including: prevention, consultation, intervention, assessment, and counseling. Services include, but are not limited to, conducting observations, collecting data, reviewing student records, conferring with teachers and parents, interviewing students, conducting functional assessments, counseling (individual and group), planning behavior interventions, and conducting in-services and professional development. These core services are adapted to the particular needs of each student, situation, and setting Serve in a consultative role with designated personnel to offer prevention and intervention strategies related to learning and behavioral problems of students; and provide consultation on an on-going basis to teachers, parents, and other school personnel to resolve students’ learning and behavioral problems Provide group and individual therapy and classroom support to special education students, and general education students, as well as monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified Complete and monitor pre-referral paperwork as it relates to the social/ emotional functioning of students Complete paperwork for students with 504 plans, as well as monitor the implementation of the accommodations identified in the plans Establish and monitor a continuum of scientifically based behavior interventions and supports Identify the function of students' behavior(s) in order to develop individualized, strength based interventions that will result in positive behavior change and incorporate into Tier 2 Fair Plans Conduct Functional Behavioral Analyses (FBA) to incorporate into Tier 3 Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) Develop Fair Plans or Functional behavior Plans as appropriate and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) Lead and Develop Programming Help all stakeholders understand child development and how it affects student performance academically and social/emotionally Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers Provide training for the implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based interventions for skill replacement and behavior reduction Provide professional development support, assistance, staff development and coaching to paraprofessionals and staff members as requested on applied behavioral analysis and effective intervention strategies Develop and implement evidence-based behavioral intervention programs to support students and teachers Coach teachers and leaders with constructive feedback and creative suggestions in the use of non-aversive approaches to behavior change Provide training, support and leadership in communication with students, instructional staff, and parents regarding behavior intervention plans (BIPs) Support our School and Community Participate in mediations, administrative reviews, hearings and due process proceedings, as needed