Behavioral Support Technician Amherst
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The Summit Center - 2023 and 2024 School of Excellence, as named by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)The Behavioral Support Technician is responsible for assisting the Behavioral Support Consultants in the following duties; classroom observation; data collection; training staff to implement interim behavior protocols and behavior intervention plans; and treatment integrity monitoring. Each individual also may be assigned to one or more special projects including administrative and organization tasks associated with these assignments (e.g., crisis intervention training).The Behavioral Support Technician must be able to consistently and successfully perform all essential functions of the position.

Provide behavioral consultation to teams under the guidance of the Behavioral Support Consultants

Provide crisis intervention for individuals and assist with classroom routines

Collect, organize and maintain direct observational data

Assist with training of staff in best-practice methods

Complete or assist with the completion of reports

Conduct all duties, responsibilities, and daily activities in accordance with current best practice and ethical guidelines

Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in special education, psychology, or a related field; minimum of one year direct clinical or educational experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities, preferably in an educational setting. Must demonstrate knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavior Analysis including (but not limited to) understanding definitions and characteristics, legal and ethical standards, behavioral assessment, designing behavioral analytic programs, and evaluation progress.Schedule: 8:00am - 3:30pm M-F