Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only! Job Posting Title: Behavior Technician - School Based Job Description: Specially trained in applied behavior techniques as an entry-level position that reflects the education and training necessary for the duties of a behavior technician. Individuals with the DCSD Behavior Technician (BT) credential are responsible for implementing behavior and/ or intervention plans, to provide a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and to support Restorative Practices within the building. This advanced skill set is used to collaborate with DCSD staff in managing student behavior in escalated situations. Develops and promotes good community relations among various district and community clientele. EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES USED: ? Personal computers, related software and equipment (e.g., printer), telephone. ? May be required travel within district boundaries using personal vehicle ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Mostly clean and comfortable ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: ? Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds ? Frequent sitting ? Occasional bending, squatting, or standing Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: Collaborate and consult with school team and other specialists. Provide modeling, coaching, and/or guidance to staff on implementing the skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plan. May attend meetings (e.g., planning, or team) and act with professionalism and collaboration. Collect student data (e.g., ABC data, frequency data, preference assessments). Support Restorative Practices within the building. May perform duties designated by the supervisor that will be based on training, experience and competence. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. May create supporting/ guiding/prompting instructional materials, visuals, and resources for students. Demonstrate competency with research based interventions, including but not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis (e.g., antecedent interventions, reinforcement techniques). May teach Professional Development courses. Provide advanced modeling of plan fidelity to school teams. Model professionalism and collaboration with stakeholders. Model rapport building with student and positive reinforcing environment. Implement skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans. Assist with design and delivery of the introductory level of interventions and structures (e.g. visual schedules, work systems, basic reinforcement). Model and coach how to provide individualized support to the identified student in the form of direct intervention and instruction. Obtain and maintain Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification. Implement de-escalation strategies in accordance with CPI. May provide advanced coaching and modeling with regard to more individualized behavioral techniques for school staff and student on behavior and/or intervention plans. Certifications: CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification - preferred - Crisis Prevention Institute, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Douglas County School District (DCSD), Valid Colorado Driver's License - Colorado Dept of Transportation Education: High School or Equivalent Skills: May be required to travel within district boundaries using personal vehicle, Operate and use personal computers, related software and equipment (e.g., printer), telephone, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions. Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills. Ability to adapt and be flexible. Be a team player with the ability to meet the diverse needs of the school community. Basic computer and software skills. Is flexible. Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers. Has the ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision. Has the ability to communicate effectively with the school district community. Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Maintains a generally positive attitude. Observes all District policies and procedures. Position Type: Regular Primary Location: Eagle Ridge Elementary One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 37.5 FTE: 0.94 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 180 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) Minimum Hire Rate: $21.62 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $28.97 USD Hourly Full Salary Range: $21.62 USD - $36.32 USD Hourly All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 12, 2025 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 68,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.
