Educational Paraprofessional

Job Description:

POSTING DATE:May 13, 2024

ANTICIPATED POSITIONS: 1.0 Behavior Technician /Multiple Openings / HES

SALARY: $21.25 - $23.23 (Based on 2022-2025 UPSEU Contract)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until Filled

The Hebron Board of Education has anticipated multiple Behavior Technician openings at Hebron Elementary School, for the 2024-2025 school year.

Title

• Behavior Technician (2024-2025)

How to Apply:

Applicants who wish to apply can visit our website www.hebron.k12.ct.us

• Hebron Public Schools website / District (tab) / Job Postings / OPEN VACANCIES link to view and apply.

Position Summary:

Behavior Technicians are required to work with students with special needs under the direction of a special education case manager to assist in the implementation of IEP goals and objectives. The behavior technician supports and works in cooperation with the Principal, Dean of Students, Director of Educational Services, and assigned educators in performing the varied tasks involved with supporting students who receive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Discrete Trial Programming (DTI). The qualified candidate will utilize the tenets of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to support program development and implementation/progress monitoring of educational programs.

Behavior technicians provide 1:1 support to students with autism and related disabilities. The ideal candidate has prior experience in this role, specifically in supporting students with autism spectrum disorders or significant behavioral needs and application of applied behavior analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in data collection, organization and analysis for the purpose of future programming decisions, as well as knowledge and skills in implementing programming for complex learners. The ideal candidate is also flexible to adapt to the changing nature of the demands of their students and team. The Behavior Technician is caring, compassionate, and committed to each student's success.

For a full job description, please visit the Hebron Public Schools website.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree, 2 years of higher education, or passing score on the ParaPro Assessment

• Completion of an approved 40 hour behavior training sequence

• Passing score on the district behavior technician examination

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues

• Excellent interpersonal skills

Note: The above job description is illustrative and not all-inclusive of tasks and responsibilities of the position.

Non-Discrimination

The Hebron Board of Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Hebron Board of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, access to Boy Scouts or other Designated Youth Groups or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut State and/or Federal non-discrimination laws.

Inquiries regarding the Hebron Board of Education's non-discrimination policies should be directed to:

Dr. Donald Briere Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator Hebron Public Schools 508 Gilead Street, Hebron, Connecticut 06248 860-228-2670,